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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

S797 VGAMOT history

S797 VGA is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 26 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2021 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 113,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2021
Mileage
113,175 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2021
MOT tests
28
15 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S797 VGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

S797 VGA was last recorded at 113,175 miles on 16 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Nov 2021: 113,175 miles, lower than 117,744 miles on 16 Nov 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
117,744 miles · 16 Nov 2020
Average per year
3,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 113,175 miles
  • 2020 – 117,744 miles
  • 2019 – 110,718 miles
  • 2018 – 107,440 miles
  • 2017 – 104,862 miles
  • 2016 – 102,022 miles
  • 2015 – 99,906 miles
  • 2014 – 98,308 miles
  • 2013 – 96,419 miles
  • 2012 – 94,801 miles
  • 2011 – 93,203 miles
  • 2010 – 90,734 miles
  • 2009 – 85,802 miles
  • 2008 – 80,114 miles
  • 2007 – 71,718 miles
  • 2006 – 65,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail113,175 miles
  • DangerousNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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.

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Wipers slight smear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail113,175 miles (-4,569)3 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,175 miles
    Test number
    981891240387
    • DangerousNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass117,744 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    117,744 miles
    Test number
    555810684516
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Body panel slightly loose wheel arch corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Body panel slightly loose wheel arch corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail117,744 miles (+7,026)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,744 miles
    Test number
    813555857562
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Body panel slightly loose wheel arch corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Body panel slightly loose wheel arch corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,718 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,718 miles
    Test number
    947790538842
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch deteriorated

  5. Fail110,718 miles (+3,278)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,718 miles
    Test number
    691103735926
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch deteriorated

  6. Pass107,440 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    107,440 miles
    Test number
    570539940176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail107,440 miles (+2,578)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,440 miles
    Test number
    765498488834
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass104,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    104,862 miles
    Test number
    877482868237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail104,857 miles (+2,835)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,857 miles
    Test number
    985413038175
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass102,022 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,022 miles
    Test number
    683283980632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWipers slight smear

  11. Fail102,019 miles (+2,113)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,019 miles
    Test number
    931023793115
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWipers slight smear

  12. Pass99,906 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    99,906 miles
    Test number
    326695905238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail99,905 miles (+1,597)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,905 miles
    Test number
    786763905243
    • FailureFront Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass98,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    98,308 miles
    Test number
    299313504239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,308 miles (+1,889)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,308 miles
    Test number
    475933404276
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass96,419 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    96,419 miles
    Test number
    415213243128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,411 miles (+1,610)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,411 miles
    Test number
    556382043118
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass94,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    94,801 miles
    Test number
    655126212165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail94,796 miles (+1,593)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,796 miles
    Test number
    629496712112
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass93,203 miles (+2,469)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    93,203 miles
    Test number
    675860431107
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  21. Pass90,734 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    90,734 miles
    Test number
    872200630114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail90,730 miles (+4,928)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,730 miles
    Test number
    492780630108
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass85,802 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    85,802 miles
    Test number
    202188429435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail85,802 miles (+5,688)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,802 miles
    Test number
    830778229154
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail80,114 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,114 miles
    Test number
    420138528159
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass80,114 miles (+8,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    80,114 miles
    Test number
    494018228189
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass71,718 miles (+5,827)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    71,718 miles
    Test number
    960153427188
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNumber plate light dim

  28. Pass65,891 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2007
    Odometer
    65,891 miles
    Test number
    210241336437
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about S797 VGA

Does S797 VGA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S797 VGA expired on 15 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S797 VGA?
The MOT on S797 VGA expired on 15 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S797 VGA done?
S797 VGA was recorded at 113,175 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2021, an average of 3,047 miles a year.
Has S797 VGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S797 VGA has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S797 VGA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S797 VGA find?
S797 VGA failed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2021 with 3 dangerous defects, 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill; offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill; offside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill, and 5 more.

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