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Vauxhall Vectra

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,498 cc

S53 SVGMOT history

S53 SVG is a silver petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 108,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2025
Mileage
108,381 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S53 SVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S53 SVG was last recorded at 108,381 miles on 23 Feb 2024, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,343 miles · 6 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
3,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,381 miles
  • 2023 – 106,419 miles
  • 2022 – 99,539 miles
  • 2021 – 96,979 miles
  • 2019 – 91,682 miles
  • 2018 – 90,977 miles
  • 2017 – 88,861 miles
  • 2016 – 87,055 miles
  • 2015 – 83,955 miles
  • 2014 – 81,408 miles
  • 2013 – 77,011 miles
  • 2012 – 74,056 miles
  • 2011 – 69,111 miles
  • 2010 – 66,572 miles
  • 2009 – 63,037 miles
  • 2008 – 58,115 miles
  • 2007 – 53,568 miles
  • 2006 – 49,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,381 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath

What MOT advisories 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded front end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,381 miles (+38)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    108,381 miles
    Test number
    250490919540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath

  2. Fail108,343 miles (+1,924)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,343 miles
    Test number
    447700795030
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass106,419 miles (+6,880)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    106,419 miles
    Test number
    358025175073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside play in inner rack joint
    • AdvisoryOffside play in inner rack joint

  4. Pass99,539 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,539 miles
    Test number
    120609103778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,979 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    96,979 miles
    Test number
    856671454662
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front end
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail96,964 miles (+5,282)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,964 miles
    Test number
    631367130121
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front end
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass91,682 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,682 miles
    Test number
    667053799570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,977 miles (+2,116)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    90,977 miles
    Test number
    539890309288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,861 miles (+1,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,861 miles
    Test number
    203847335043
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass87,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,055 miles
    Test number
    767282409102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,055 miles (+3,100)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,055 miles
    Test number
    568044692426
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass83,955 miles (+2,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    83,955 miles
    Test number
    219299895402
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass81,408 miles (+4,397)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    81,408 miles
    Test number
    159161814275
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass77,011 miles (+2,955)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    77,011 miles
    Test number
    475036703234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass74,056 miles (+4,945)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    74,056 miles
    Test number
    778652312207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront discs deteriorated

  16. Pass69,111 miles (+2,539)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    69,111 miles
    Test number
    656314411207
    • NoteDamage to screen
    • NoteEngine and gearbox oil leaks
    • NoteExhaust rusty and slight blow
    • NoteMetal brake pipe over rear axle rusty
    • NotePlay in steering rack

  17. Pass66,572 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    66,572 miles
    Test number
    532907700238
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight corrosion on in side edge of front discs
    • NoteSlight play in near side rack arm

  18. Fail66,572 miles (+3,535)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,572 miles
    Test number
    810547000207
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight corrosion on in side edge of front discs
    • NoteSlight play in near side rack arm

  19. Pass63,037 miles (+4,922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    63,037 miles
    Test number
    380998109232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass58,115 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    58,115 miles
    Test number
    391718608287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,113 miles (+4,545)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,113 miles
    Test number
    321757608452
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass53,568 miles (+4,207)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    53,568 miles
    Test number
    370786107296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,361 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    49,361 miles
    Test number
    520248206209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about S53 SVG

Does S53 SVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S53 SVG expired on 22 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S53 SVG?
The MOT on S53 SVG expired on 22 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S53 SVG done?
S53 SVG was recorded at 108,381 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2024, an average of 3,358 miles a year.
Has S53 SVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S53 SVG has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S53 SVG 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 S53 SVG find?
S53 SVG passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 1 more.

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