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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass93,397 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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
  11. 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))
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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)
  16. 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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