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Vauxhall Astra

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

S797 GBFMOT history

S797 GBF is a green petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 22 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2022
Mileage
142,103 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S797 GBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S797 GBF was last recorded at 142,103 miles on 13 Dec 2022, 2,466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,637 miles · 10 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
2,466 miles
Average per year
4,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 142,103 miles
  • 2021 – 139,637 miles
  • 2020 – 137,467 miles
  • 2019 – 134,500 miles
  • 2018 – 130,166 miles
  • 2017 – 122,897 miles
  • 2016 – 117,924 miles
  • 2015 – 111,323 miles
  • 2014 – 110,118 miles
  • 2013 – 108,597 miles
  • 2012 – 106,395 miles
  • 2011 – 103,989 miles
  • 2010 – 100,734 miles
  • 2009 – 93,534 miles
  • 2008 – 85,451 miles
  • 2007 – 78,300 miles
  • 2006 – 69,790 miles
  • 2005 – 60,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail142,103 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassais rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strong adviseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strong advise

What MOT failures 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail142,103 miles (+2,466)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,103 miles
    Test number
    973359886222
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassais rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strong advise
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strong advise

  2. Pass139,637 miles (+2,170)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    139,637 miles
    Test number
    949780670790
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strong advise
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass137,467 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    137,467 miles
    Test number
    458176029415
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail137,449 miles (+2,949)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,449 miles
    Test number
    617336697147
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass134,500 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,500 miles
    Test number
    886813935119
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail134,493 miles (+4,327)1 dangerous4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,493 miles
    Test number
    566745988266
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass130,166 miles (+7,269)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    130,166 miles
    Test number
    426137711589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,897 miles (+4,973)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    122,897 miles
    Test number
    173799895752
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front and rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel when spun backwards squeaks forwards ok, nothing obvious found
    • AdvisoryRack ends have play

  9. Pass117,924 miles (+6,601)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    117,924 miles
    Test number
    256183087897
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear brake pipes corroidng
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRack ends have play

  10. Pass111,323 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    111,323 miles
    Test number
    432493822649
    • AdvisoryNearside Both tyre sidewalls cracking / Perishing

  11. Fail111,319 miles (+1,201)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,319 miles
    Test number
    248628508874
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Both tyre sidewalls cracking / Perishing

  12. Pass110,118 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    110,118 miles
    Test number
    215834844265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,597 miles (+6)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    108,597 miles
    Test number
    427304953269
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear suspension front bushes starting to perish

  14. Fail108,591 miles (+2,196)5 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,591 miles
    Test number
    337903453494
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear suspension front bushes starting to perish

  15. Pass106,395 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    106,395 miles
    Test number
    186499242203
    • NoteHeadlamp beam output starting to deteriorate

  16. Fail106,395 miles (+2,406)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,395 miles
    Test number
    706719042246
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteHeadlamp beam output starting to deteriorate

  17. Pass103,989 miles (+3,255)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    103,989 miles
    Test number
    338344441268
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass100,734 miles (+7,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    100,734 miles
    Test number
    711811350287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass93,534 miles (+8,083)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    93,534 miles
    Test number
    382180949471
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating

  20. Pass85,451 miles (+7,151)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    85,451 miles
    Test number
    543298948248
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges.

  21. Pass78,300 miles (+8,510)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    78,300 miles
    Test number
    382189567230
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate

  22. Pass69,790 miles (+9,310)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    69,790 miles
    Test number
    733934466287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    60,480 miles
    Test number
    163784685239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S797 GBF

Does S797 GBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S797 GBF expired on 13 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S797 GBF?
The MOT on S797 GBF expired on 13 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S797 GBF done?
S797 GBF was recorded at 142,103 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2022, an average of 4,753 miles a year.
Has S797 GBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S797 GBF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S797 GBF 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 S797 GBF find?
S797 GBF failed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2022 with 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis rail; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassais rail, and 6 more.

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