
Vauxhall Astra
Turquoise · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc
S59 FRCMOT history
S59 FRC is a turquoise petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 93,397 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 93,397 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 10 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,220 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S59 FRC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Turquoise
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S59 FRC was last recorded at 93,397 miles on 11 Feb 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Oct 2021: 78,472 miles, lower than 78,722 miles on 20 Sept 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 93,378 miles · 3 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 19 miles
- Average per year
- 2,220 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 93,397 miles
- 2023 – 85,964 miles
- 2022 – 82,158 miles
- 2021 – 78,472 miles
- 2020 – 73,734 miles
- 2019 – 66,144 miles
- 2018 – 60,791 miles
- 2017 – 52,876 miles
- 2006 – 51,750 miles
- 2005 – 50,952 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBoth sill covers insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 29 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,397 miles (+19)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 93,397 miles
- Test number
- 460343638432
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth sill covers insecure
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail93,378 miles (+7,414)8 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,378 miles
- Test number
- 943009888164
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth sill covers insecure
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass85,964 miles (+333)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 85,964 miles
- Test number
- 842942627446
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail85,631 miles (+3,473)3 major3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,631 miles
- Test number
- 661976851311
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass82,158 miles (+3,686)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 82,158 miles
- Test number
- 572480621540
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass78,472 miles (-250)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 78,472 miles
- Test number
- 171728723648
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear`s (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail78,722 miles (+4,988)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,722 miles
- Test number
- 524524423153
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit incorrectly clamped (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted
Pass73,734 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 73,734 miles
- Test number
- 398161359111
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail73,726 miles (+7,582)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,726 miles
- Test number
- 401331241810
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass66,144 miles (+25)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 66,144 miles
- Test number
- 922168518635
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail66,119 miles (+5,328)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,119 miles
- Test number
- 118878499483
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass60,791 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 60,791 miles
- Test number
- 658071004160
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Fail60,791 miles (+7,915)2 major1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,791 miles
- Test number
- 631252502499
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass52,876 miles (+1,126)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 52,876 miles
- Test number
- 336713161920
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Tyres perished
Pass51,750 miles (+798)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2007
- Odometer
- 51,750 miles
- Test number
- 330354026154
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass50,952 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 50,952 miles
- Test number
- 400253265311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S59 FRC
- Does S59 FRC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S59 FRC expired on 10 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S59 FRC?
- The MOT on S59 FRC expired on 10 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S59 FRC done?
- S59 FRC was recorded at 93,397 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2025, an average of 2,220 miles a year.
- Has S59 FRC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S59 FRC has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on S59 FRC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Oct 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S59 FRC find?
- S59 FRC passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end; both sill covers insecure; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 7 more.
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