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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S79 OECMOT history

S79 OEC is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 225,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2025
Mileage
225,032 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S79 OEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S79 OEC was last recorded at 225,032 miles on 5 Sept 2024, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,017 miles · 2 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
7,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 225,032 miles
  • 2023 – 223,355 miles
  • 2022 – 221,474 miles
  • 2021 – 218,090 miles
  • 2020 – 216,376 miles
  • 2019 – 213,643 miles
  • 2018 – 206,020 miles
  • 2017 – 198,176 miles
  • 2016 – 192,270 miles
  • 2015 – 188,022 miles
  • 2014 – 184,829 miles
  • 2013 – 179,934 miles
  • 2012 – 169,008 miles
  • 2011 – 155,823 miles
  • 2010 – 145,790 miles
  • 2009 – 132,573 miles
  • 2008 – 119,132 miles
  • 2007 – 105,682 miles
  • 2006 – 92,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,032 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,032 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    225,032 miles
    Test number
    455164101177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail225,017 miles (+1,662)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,017 miles
    Test number
    997783217263
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass223,355 miles (+1,881)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    223,355 miles
    Test number
    714113492026
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Rear chassis corroded around spring mounting

  4. Pass221,474 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    221,474 miles
    Test number
    587891611369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail221,471 miles (+3,381)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,471 miles
    Test number
    626556833798
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass218,090 miles (+1,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    218,090 miles
    Test number
    332371534395
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers weak

  7. Pass216,376 miles (+2,733)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    216,376 miles
    Test number
    393706220013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass213,643 miles (+7,623)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    213,643 miles
    Test number
    433028224329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass206,020 miles (+7,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    206,020 miles
    Test number
    541431008558
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre worn
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  10. Pass198,176 miles (+5,906)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    198,176 miles
    Test number
    614635649280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass192,270 miles (+4,248)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    192,270 miles
    Test number
    737752814370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass188,022 miles (+3,193)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    188,022 miles
    Test number
    869793800950
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass184,829 miles (+4,895)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    184,829 miles
    Test number
    308011044258
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass179,934 miles (+10,926)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    179,934 miles
    Test number
    676131643252
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass169,008 miles (+13,185)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    169,008 miles
    Test number
    878165142200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass155,823 miles (+10,033)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    155,823 miles
    Test number
    388406541487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass145,790 miles (+13,217)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    145,790 miles
    Test number
    332417440479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass132,573 miles (+13,441)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    132,573 miles
    Test number
    891148249297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass119,132 miles (+13,450)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    119,132 miles
    Test number
    630460458257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass105,682 miles (+13,429)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    105,682 miles
    Test number
    734118657279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass92,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    92,253 miles
    Test number
    790276466216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S79 OEC

Does S79 OEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S79 OEC expired on 28 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S79 OEC?
The MOT on S79 OEC expired on 28 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S79 OEC done?
S79 OEC was recorded at 225,032 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2024, an average of 7,396 miles a year.
Has S79 OEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S79 OEC has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S79 OEC 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 S79 OEC find?
S79 OEC passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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