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Vauxhall Astra

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S48 AWUMOT history

S48 AWU is a green petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 100,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2023
Mileage
100,676 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2023
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S48 AWU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S48 AWU was last recorded at 100,676 miles on 30 Mar 2023, 1,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,257 miles · 8 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1,419 miles
Average per year
3,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 100,676 miles
  • 2022 – 99,257 miles
  • 2021 – 98,248 miles
  • 2020 – 97,433 miles
  • 2019 – 95,355 miles
  • 2018 – 90,206 miles
  • 2016 – 88,179 miles
  • 2015 – 84,200 miles
  • 2014 – 80,423 miles
  • 2013 – 72,014 miles
  • 2012 – 65,143 miles
  • 2011 – 60,447 miles
  • 2010 – 56,044 miles
  • 2009 – 52,261 miles
  • 2008 – 48,216 miles
  • 2007 – 43,619 miles
  • 2006 – 43,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail100,676 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Mirror cover missing
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to rear flexible hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to rear flexible hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Door mirror cover missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail100,676 miles (+1,419)10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,676 miles
    Test number
    994527966320
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,257 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,257 miles
    Test number
    902843337599
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Door mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail99,257 miles (+1,009)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,257 miles
    Test number
    661585396401
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Product on lens (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Product on lens (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Door mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,248 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,248 miles
    Test number
    319832302968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail98,248 miles (+815)10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,248 miles
    Test number
    912063031605
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass97,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,433 miles
    Test number
    605645512961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,433 miles (+2,078)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,433 miles
    Test number
    100890960513
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass95,355 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    95,355 miles
    Test number
    106689889962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail95,355 miles (+5,149)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,355 miles
    Test number
    451842061188
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass90,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    90,206 miles
    Test number
    939083833929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,206 miles (+2,027)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,206 miles
    Test number
    172417644770
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass88,179 miles (+3,979)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,179 miles
    Test number
    897156144649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,200 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,200 miles
    Test number
    309986614750
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail84,200 miles (+3,777)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,200 miles
    Test number
    684971187735
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass80,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    80,423 miles
    Test number
    947276114366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,423 miles (+8,409)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,423 miles
    Test number
    285075014336
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteTraction control warning light on

  17. Pass72,014 miles (+6,871)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    72,014 miles
    Test number
    396627783445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,143 miles (+4,696)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,143 miles
    Test number
    257958362252
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  19. Pass60,447 miles (+67)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    60,447 miles
    Test number
    318028271497
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside rear lamp cracked
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail60,380 miles (+4,336)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,380 miles
    Test number
    657570971225
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside rear lamp cracked
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass56,044 miles (+3,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    56,044 miles
    Test number
    332023260456
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass52,261 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    52,261 miles
    Test number
    841898569280
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail52,254 miles (+4,038)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,254 miles
    Test number
    431248869270
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass48,216 miles (+4,597)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,216 miles
    Test number
    861425398204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,619 miles
    Test number
    320519597249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail43,619 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,619 miles
    Test number
    882589997272
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  27. Pass43,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    43,619 miles
    Test number
    481575736228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S48 AWU

Does S48 AWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S48 AWU expired on 10 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S48 AWU?
The MOT on S48 AWU expired on 10 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S48 AWU done?
S48 AWU was recorded at 100,676 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2023, an average of 3,437 miles a year.
Has S48 AWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S48 AWU has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S48 AWU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S48 AWU find?
S48 AWU failed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2023 with 10 major defects and 5 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside parking brake inoperative on one side, and 12 more.

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