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Vauxhall Astra

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,700 cc

S56 AMSMOT history

S56 AMS is a white diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 135,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2023
Mileage
135,925 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2022
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 AMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,700 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 AMS was last recorded at 135,925 miles on 23 Mar 2022, 2,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2014.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,839 miles · 28 Jan 2014
Between the last two tests
2,086 miles
Average per year
3,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 135,925 miles
  • 2014 – 133,839 miles
  • 2012 – 132,483 miles
  • 2011 – 129,820 miles
  • 2010 – 125,356 miles
  • 2009 – 119,845 miles
  • 2008 – 112,002 miles
  • 2007 – 99,060 miles
  • 2006 – 87,590 miles
  • 2005 – 76,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,925 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2011

  • Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

12 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,925 miles (+2,086)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    135,925 miles
    Test number
    248625186561
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass133,839 miles (+1,356)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    133,839 miles
    Test number
    577188524023
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteAll shock absorbers reduced damping effect
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass132,483 miles (+2,663)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    132,483 miles
    Test number
    668579052385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  4. Pass129,820 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    129,820 miles
    Test number
    749356141374
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

  5. Fail129,811 miles (+4,455)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,811 miles
    Test number
    278426241330
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

  6. Pass125,356 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    125,356 miles
    Test number
    771544950356
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  7. Fail125,349 miles (+5,504)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,349 miles
    Test number
    840357940365
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  8. Pass119,845 miles (+7,843)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    119,845 miles
    Test number
    270765639395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,002 miles (+12,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    112,002 miles
    Test number
    280226448345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass99,060 miles (+11,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    99,060 miles
    Test number
    440136647469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass87,590 miles (+10,971)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    87,590 miles
    Test number
    713152846359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,619 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    76,619 miles
    Test number
    442689945379
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about S56 AMS

Does S56 AMS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S56 AMS expired on 22 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S56 AMS?
The MOT on S56 AMS expired on 22 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S56 AMS done?
S56 AMS was recorded at 135,925 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2022, an average of 3,645 miles a year.
Has S56 AMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 AMS has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2011.
Has the mileage on S56 AMS 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 S56 AMS find?
S56 AMS passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2022 with 10 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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