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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S729 HARMOT history

S729 HAR is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 113,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2025
Mileage
113,238 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S729 HAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S729 HAR was last recorded at 113,238 miles on 16 Jan 2024, 2,389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,849 miles · 20 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
2,389 miles
Average per year
2,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,238 miles
  • 2022 – 110,849 miles
  • 2021 – 109,605 miles
  • 2020 – 108,209 miles
  • 2019 – 104,831 miles
  • 2018 – 101,216 miles
  • 2017 – 99,326 miles
  • 2016 – 97,136 miles
  • 2015 – 94,616 miles
  • 2014 – 91,295 miles
  • 2013 – 89,555 miles
  • 2012 – 87,711 miles
  • 2011 – 85,525 miles
  • 2010 – 83,408 miles
  • 2009 – 81,686 miles
  • 2007 – 78,237 miles
  • 2006 – 71,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,238 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid pipes covered in underseal/grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front cross member behind bumper damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,238 miles (+2,389)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    113,238 miles
    Test number
    642157707898
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass110,849 miles (+4)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,849 miles
    Test number
    810799387453
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid pipes covered in underseal/grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member behind bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail110,845 miles (+1,240)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,845 miles
    Test number
    479701844868
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid pipes covered in underseal/grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member behind bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass109,605 miles (+1,396)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,605 miles
    Test number
    435332405807
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass108,209 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,209 miles
    Test number
    390204759728
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail108,206 miles (+3,375)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,206 miles
    Test number
    938056587344
    • MajorRear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber mount broken

  7. Pass104,831 miles (+3,615)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,831 miles
    Test number
    118578562166
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has front end damage

  8. Pass101,216 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    101,216 miles
    Test number
    737734068230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail101,216 miles (+1,890)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,216 miles
    Test number
    655030835238
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass99,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    99,326 miles
    Test number
    542326223740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,326 miles (+2,190)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,326 miles
    Test number
    481911082673
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass97,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,136 miles
    Test number
    229393854177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail97,136 miles (+2,520)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,136 miles
    Test number
    624715413418
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe. (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass94,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    94,616 miles
    Test number
    915362745163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,616 miles (+3,321)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,616 miles
    Test number
    288362645488
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail91,295 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,295 miles
    Test number
    497221754069
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear silencer corroded.

  17. Pass91,295 miles (+1,740)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    91,295 miles
    Test number
    657171954005
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear silencer corroded.

  18. Pass89,555 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    89,555 miles
    Test number
    886639453002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  19. Fail89,555 miles (+1,844)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,555 miles
    Test number
    936989553007
    • Repaired at testCentre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass87,711 miles (+2,186)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    87,711 miles
    Test number
    536121762090
    • NoteRear exchaust box ruster

  21. Pass85,525 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    85,525 miles
    Test number
    145586251096
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail85,525 miles (+2,117)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,525 miles
    Test number
    969446951047
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass83,408 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    83,408 miles
    Test number
    251436130070
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail83,408 miles (+1,722)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,408 miles
    Test number
    141936130415
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass81,686 miles (+3,449)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    81,686 miles
    Test number
    642376559087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass78,237 miles (+6,868)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    78,237 miles
    Test number
    603405457286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass71,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    71,369 miles
    Test number
    123937126266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail71,369 miles1 dangerous1 failure7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,369 miles
    Test number
    364387226412
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about S729 HAR

Does S729 HAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S729 HAR expired on 15 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S729 HAR?
The MOT on S729 HAR expired on 15 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S729 HAR done?
S729 HAR was recorded at 113,238 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2024, an average of 2,403 miles a year.
Has S729 HAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S729 HAR has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S729 HAR 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 S729 HAR find?
S729 HAR passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2024 with 8 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 5 more.

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