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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,398 cc

S71 VTUMOT history

S71 VTU is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 23 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 69,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2023
Mileage
69,600 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S71 VTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
23 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S71 VTU was last recorded at 69,600 miles on 11 Nov 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,600 miles · 10 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 69,600 miles
  • 2021 – 63,121 miles
  • 2020 – 56,595 miles
  • 2019 – 56,405 miles
  • 2018 – 50,119 miles
  • 2017 – 49,494 miles
  • 2016 – 48,518 miles
  • 2015 – 47,765 miles
  • 2014 – 46,333 miles
  • 2013 – 44,956 miles
  • 2012 – 43,039 miles
  • 2011 – 41,307 miles
  • 2010 – 39,379 miles
  • 2009 – 36,816 miles
  • 2008 – 34,176 miles
  • 2007 – 31,468 miles
  • 2006 – 29,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,600 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nailed and perished (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • The rear nearside door will not open from the inside of the vehicle

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inner edge of the treaded section of the tyre [BORDERLINE]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear nearside door will not open from the inside of the vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,600 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,600 miles
    Test number
    948529903773
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nailed and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail69,600 miles (+6,479)2 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,600 miles
    Test number
    836251112379
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nailed and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass63,121 miles (+6,526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    63,121 miles
    Test number
    296116198944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass56,595 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    56,595 miles
    Test number
    785957340097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inner edge of the treaded section of the tyre [BORDERLINE] (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDamage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen
    • AdvisoryThe rear nearside door will not open from the inside of the vehicle

  5. Fail56,592 miles (+187)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,592 miles
    Test number
    761645086195
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inner edge of the treaded section of the tyre [BORDERLINE] (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDamage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen
    • AdvisoryThe rear nearside door will not open from the inside of the vehicle

  6. Pass56,405 miles (+6,286)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,405 miles
    Test number
    563557041521
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inner edge of the treaded section of the tyre [1-2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDamage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen
    • AdvisoryThe rear nearside door will not open from the inside of the vehicle

  7. Pass50,119 miles (+625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,119 miles
    Test number
    432005954301
    • AdvisoryDamage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront offside tyre wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre
    • AdvisoryRear nearside door will not open from the inside of the vehicle

  8. Pass49,494 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,494 miles
    Test number
    114073446011
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside rear door will not open from the inside of the vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges of treaded section
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wing wheel arch corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges present

  9. Fail49,494 miles (+976)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,494 miles
    Test number
    900135896735
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside rear door will not open from the inside of the vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges of treaded section
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wing wheel arch corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges present

  10. Pass48,518 miles (+753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,518 miles
    Test number
    650791019149
    • AdvisoryRear nearside door will not open from the inside of the vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear offside wing wheel arch corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges present

  11. Pass47,765 miles (+1,432)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,765 miles
    Test number
    388383317378
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear silencer box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded in places
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear door cannot be opened from inside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel arch corroded but no sharpe edges exposed

  12. Pass46,333 miles (+1,377)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,333 miles
    Test number
    809372214275
    • NoteRear silencer box heavily corroded but no gas leaks

  13. Pass44,956 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    44,956 miles
    Test number
    797612663249
    • NoteCentre and rear silencer boxes heavily corroded but no gas leaks

  14. Fail44,956 miles (+1,917)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,956 miles
    Test number
    965532263272
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCentre and rear silencer boxes heavily corroded but no gas leaks

  15. Pass43,039 miles (+1,732)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    43,039 miles
    Test number
    349785072498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust silencer box slightly deteriorating

  16. Pass41,307 miles (+1,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,307 miles
    Test number
    316253681481
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass39,379 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    39,379 miles
    Test number
    280669270251
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Fail39,379 miles (+2,563)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,379 miles
    Test number
    333889270447
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail36,816 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,816 miles
    Test number
    213806089267
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass36,816 miles (+2,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,816 miles
    Test number
    232646489255
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass34,176 miles (+2,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,176 miles
    Test number
    443295288225
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass31,468 miles (+1,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,468 miles
    Test number
    680112477279
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass29,689 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,689 miles
    Test number
    281533576244
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail29,689 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,689 miles
    Test number
    831453476214
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about S71 VTU

Does S71 VTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S71 VTU expired on 10 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S71 VTU?
The MOT on S71 VTU expired on 10 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S71 VTU done?
S71 VTU was recorded at 69,600 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2022, an average of 2,477 miles a year.
Has S71 VTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S71 VTU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S71 VTU 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 S71 VTU find?
S71 VTU passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount, and 3 more.

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