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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

S70 ALHMOT history

S70 ALH is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

S70 ALH black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
94,020 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 ALH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S70 ALH was last recorded at 94,020 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,017 miles · 17 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,020 miles
  • 2025 – 84,828 miles
  • 2024 – 79,001 miles
  • 2023 – 71,947 miles
  • 2022 – 65,908 miles
  • 2021 – 60,115 miles
  • 2020 – 56,790 miles
  • 2019 – 53,791 miles
  • 2018 – 50,416 miles
  • 2017 – 47,294 miles
  • 2016 – 44,608 miles
  • 2015 – 42,030 miles
  • 2014 – 38,371 miles
  • 2013 – 33,798 miles
  • 2012 – 26,837 miles
  • 2011 – 21,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,020 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,020 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    94,020 miles
    Test number
    231337252284
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail94,017 miles (+9,189)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,017 miles
    Test number
    823321098426
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass84,828 miles (+108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    84,828 miles
    Test number
    411892260443
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail84,720 miles (+5,719)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,720 miles
    Test number
    244924350647
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,001 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    79,001 miles
    Test number
    895276915703
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail79,001 miles (+7,054)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,001 miles
    Test number
    375027449485
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass71,947 miles (+6,039)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    71,947 miles
    Test number
    568576776320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,908 miles (+5,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,908 miles
    Test number
    550058392955
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass60,115 miles (+3,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    60,115 miles
    Test number
    730835516514
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass56,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    56,790 miles
    Test number
    888771078471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,790 miles (+2,999)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,790 miles
    Test number
    886316012209
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass53,791 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,791 miles
    Test number
    602973332887
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail53,791 miles (+3,375)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,791 miles
    Test number
    480203897100
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass50,416 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    50,416 miles
    Test number
    707882790189
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

  15. Fail50,416 miles (+3,122)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,416 miles
    Test number
    915797932280
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

  16. Pass47,294 miles (+2,686)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    47,294 miles
    Test number
    482690274860
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp not working

  17. Pass44,608 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    44,608 miles
    Test number
    332458473517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn and out of shape

  18. Fail44,608 miles (+2,578)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,608 miles
    Test number
    584276804082
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin just legal (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust sections corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn and out of shape

  19. Pass42,030 miles (+3,659)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    42,030 miles
    Test number
    347368615450
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear heatshield adrift

  20. Pass38,371 miles (+4,573)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,371 miles
    Test number
    595362714240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,798 miles (+6,961)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    33,798 miles
    Test number
    855002313267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,837 miles (+5,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    26,837 miles
    Test number
    247574312274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass21,295 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    21,295 miles
    Test number
    247064011203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S70 ALH

Does S70 ALH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S70 ALH is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S70 ALH?
The MOT on S70 ALH is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S70 ALH done?
S70 ALH was recorded at 94,020 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 4,856 miles a year.
Has S70 ALH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 ALH has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S70 ALH 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 S70 ALH find?
S70 ALH passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: central rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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