Vauxhall Astra
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc
S788 EROMOT history
S788 ERO is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 10 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 158,264 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 158,264 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,675 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S788 ERO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 10 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S788 ERO was last recorded at 158,264 miles on 29 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Jul 2022: 141,768 miles, lower than 156,642 miles on 6 Jul 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 158,264 miles · 25 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,675 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 158,264 miles
- 2024 – 150,412 miles
- 2023 – 146,597 miles
- 2022 – 141,768 miles
- 2021 – 156,642 miles
- 2020 – 154,555 miles
- 2019 – 151,496 miles
- 2018 – 146,668 miles
- 2017 – 144,202 miles
- 2016 – 138,891 miles
- 2015 – 133,692 miles
- 2014 – 126,848 miles
- 2013 – 119,505 miles
- 2012 – 111,988 miles
- 2011 – 104,914 miles
- 2010 – 97,900 miles
- 2009 – 90,843 miles
- 2008 – 83,760 miles
- 2007 – 76,120 miles
- 2006 – 69,505 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass158,264 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryCorrosion to osr wing around fuel cap and filler neck
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to both rear inner arches sill endsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Power steering pump has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Full MOT history
28 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,264 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 158,264 miles
- Test number
- 899307944922
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to osr wing around fuel cap and filler neck
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to both rear inner arches sill ends
Fail158,264 miles (+7,852)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,264 miles
- Test number
- 747248529828
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel pipe insecure filler neck support corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to both rear inner arches sill ends
Pass150,412 miles (+3,815)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 150,412 miles
- Test number
- 547243965061
- 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))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to both rear inner arch ,sill ends
Pass146,597 miles (+4,829)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 146,597 miles
- Test number
- 886945088756
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBody surface corrosion/sill covers fitted
Pass141,768 miles (-14,874)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 141,768 miles
- Test number
- 920738534036
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass156,642 miles (+2,087)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 156,642 miles
- Test number
- 963033422488
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) On limit
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) On limits
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass154,555 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 154,555 miles
- Test number
- 803536793947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,553 miles (+3,057)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,553 miles
- Test number
- 152394830131
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,496 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 151,496 miles
- Test number
- 328502139166
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail151,494 miles (+4,826)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,494 miles
- Test number
- 139898587077
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working not working with side lights (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass146,668 miles (+87)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 146,668 miles
- Test number
- 815465344789
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,581 miles (+2,379)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,581 miles
- Test number
- 973489375326
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering ram leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass144,202 miles (+5,311)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 144,202 miles
- Test number
- 903383524100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,891 miles (+5,199)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 138,891 miles
- Test number
- 348152708491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,692 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 133,692 miles
- Test number
- 266652405275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,692 miles (+6,844)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,692 miles
- Test number
- 368002205464
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fail126,848 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,848 miles
- Test number
- 176083904215
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Pass126,848 miles (+7,343)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 126,848 miles
- Test number
- 668823704239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,505 miles (+7,517)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 119,505 miles
- Test number
- 138813803209
- NoteCenter exhaust mount in poor condition advs repair on limits
- NoteExhaust system rusted
- NoteSlight noise from n/s/r wheelbearing
Pass111,988 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 111,988 miles
- Test number
- 576950702234
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteExhaust system rusted
Fail111,984 miles (+7,070)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,984 miles
- Test number
- 725260402206
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass104,914 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 104,914 miles
- Test number
- 286886891415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,914 miles (+7,014)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,914 miles
- Test number
- 687305691106
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass97,900 miles (+7,057)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 97,900 miles
- Test number
- 862408480127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,843 miles (+7,083)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 90,843 miles
- Test number
- 331072089104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,760 miles (+7,640)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 83,760 miles
- Test number
- 680811998169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,120 miles (+6,615)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 76,120 miles
- Test number
- 580642117280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,505 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 69,505 miles
- Test number
- 560416916235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S788 ERO
- Does S788 ERO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S788 ERO expired on 28 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S788 ERO?
- The MOT on S788 ERO expired on 28 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S788 ERO done?
- S788 ERO was recorded at 158,264 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2025, an average of 4,675 miles a year.
- Has S788 ERO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S788 ERO has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on S788 ERO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jul 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S788 ERO find?
- S788 ERO passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge, and 4 more.
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