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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

S742 CBNMOT history

S742 CBN is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 5 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 66,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2024
Mileage
66,101 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S742 CBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S742 CBN was last recorded at 66,101 miles on 16 Aug 2023, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,074 miles · 10 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
2,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 66,101 miles
  • 2022 – 62,399 miles
  • 2020 – 60,325 miles
  • 2019 – 56,523 miles
  • 2018 – 55,365 miles
  • 2017 – 53,168 miles
  • 2016 – 50,687 miles
  • 2015 – 48,128 miles
  • 2014 – 45,405 miles
  • 2013 – 42,051 miles
  • 2012 – 36,940 miles
  • 2011 – 29,811 miles
  • 2010 – 25,578 miles
  • 2009 – 24,326 miles
  • 2008 – 23,456 miles
  • 2007 – 22,361 miles
  • 2006 – 21,742 miles
  • 2005 – 20,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,101 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,101 miles (+27)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    66,101 miles
    Test number
    798927046413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail66,074 miles (+3,675)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,074 miles
    Test number
    972866098225
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass62,399 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    62,399 miles
    Test number
    348946154154
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail62,399 miles (+2,074)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,399 miles
    Test number
    627011600432
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass60,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    60,325 miles
    Test number
    319003472894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,325 miles (+3,802)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,325 miles
    Test number
    734682843102
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  7. Pass56,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,523 miles
    Test number
    484965329183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,523 miles (+1,158)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,523 miles
    Test number
    685980976824
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both side. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both side. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Both side. (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass55,365 miles (+2,197)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    55,365 miles
    Test number
    291348188271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,168 miles (+2,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    53,168 miles
    Test number
    934564184206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass50,687 miles (+2,559)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    50,687 miles
    Test number
    213725427047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,128 miles (+2,723)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    48,128 miles
    Test number
    908559209036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,405 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    45,405 miles
    Test number
    868753954328
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  14. Fail45,397 miles (+3,346)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,397 miles
    Test number
    246274844317
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear discs badly corroded

  15. Pass42,051 miles (+5,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    42,051 miles
    Test number
    945938343310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass36,940 miles (+7,129)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    36,940 miles
    Test number
    376534462350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,811 miles (+4,233)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    29,811 miles
    Test number
    626354141363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,578 miles (+1,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    25,578 miles
    Test number
    292315340393
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass24,326 miles (+870)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    24,326 miles
    Test number
    220563529365
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wall cracking

  20. Pass23,456 miles (+1,095)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,456 miles
    Test number
    482826738464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    22,361 miles
    Test number
    291870547362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,361 miles (+619)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,361 miles
    Test number
    412940047450
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  23. Pass21,742 miles (+888)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    21,742 miles
    Test number
    134904436385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    20,854 miles
    Test number
    801261155379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S742 CBN

Does S742 CBN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S742 CBN expired on 21 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S742 CBN?
The MOT on S742 CBN expired on 21 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S742 CBN done?
S742 CBN was recorded at 66,101 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2023, an average of 2,562 miles a year.
Has S742 CBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S742 CBN has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S742 CBN 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 S742 CBN find?
S742 CBN passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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