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Vauxhall Astravan

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

S5 MGJMOT history

S5 MGJ is a silver diesel Vauxhall Astravan first used on 31 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 108,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
108,571 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 MGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astravan
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 MGJ was last recorded at 108,571 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 11,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jan 2019: 59,233 miles, lower than 158,439 miles on 27 Sept 2017.

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
96,907 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,664 miles
Average per year
6,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,571 miles
  • 2025 – 96,907 miles
  • 2024 – 92,978 miles
  • 2023 – 86,495 miles
  • 2022 – 71,847 miles
  • 2021 – 67,284 miles
  • 2020 – 63,572 miles
  • 2019 – 59,233 miles
  • 2017 – 158,439 miles
  • 2016 – 51,521 miles
  • 2015 – 41,059 miles
  • 2014 – 32,252 miles
  • 2013 – 27,841 miles
  • 2012 – 20,393 miles
  • 2011 – 15,871 miles
  • 2010 – 10,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,571 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,571 miles (+11,664)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    108,571 miles
    Test number
    542180274605
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass96,907 miles (+3,929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    96,907 miles
    Test number
    366251843576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass92,978 miles (+6,483)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,978 miles
    Test number
    645650929626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,495 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    86,495 miles
    Test number
    158949242297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail86,495 miles (+14,648)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,495 miles
    Test number
    531580364519
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass71,847 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    71,847 miles
    Test number
    959922648376
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING ON INNER SIDEWALLS AND CRACKING IN OUTER TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail71,847 miles (+4,563)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,847 miles
    Test number
    153207932428
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING ON INNER SIDEWALLS AND CRACKING IN OUTER TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass67,284 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    67,284 miles
    Test number
    769358389820
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail67,284 miles (+3,712)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,284 miles
    Test number
    264835561952
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass63,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,572 miles
    Test number
    943220509734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,572 miles (+4,339)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,572 miles
    Test number
    177801738701
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass59,233 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,233 miles
    Test number
    705360687181
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail59,233 miles (-99,206)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,233 miles
    Test number
    177939987619
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass158,439 miles (+102,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    158,439 miles
    Test number
    679794684129
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail55,491 miles (+3,970)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,491 miles
    Test number
    433062367301
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass51,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,521 miles
    Test number
    601262721272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,521 miles (+10,462)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,521 miles
    Test number
    688787139236
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  18. Pass41,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,059 miles
    Test number
    370405022146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,059 miles (+4,309)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,059 miles
    Test number
    900542638076
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass36,750 miles (+4,498)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    36,750 miles
    Test number
    257161395089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,252 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,252 miles
    Test number
    698797484077
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass32,252 miles (+4,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,252 miles
    Test number
    829907084009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass27,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,841 miles
    Test number
    148482793055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,841 miles (+7,448)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,841 miles
    Test number
    965432793020
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  25. Pass20,393 miles (+4,522)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    20,393 miles
    Test number
    295449082043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,871 miles (+5,299)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,871 miles
    Test number
    358151591042
    • NoteEngine management light on in dash

  27. Pass10,572 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    10,572 miles
    Test number
    144872160094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about S5 MGJ

Does S5 MGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 MGJ is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 MGJ?
The MOT on S5 MGJ is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 MGJ done?
S5 MGJ was recorded at 108,571 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 6,111 miles a year.
Has S5 MGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 MGJ has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S5 MGJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jan 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S5 MGJ find?
S5 MGJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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