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Vauxhall Vectra

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,799 cc

S809 VUXMOT history

S809 VUX is a blue petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 25 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 122,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2024
Mileage
122,067 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S809 VUX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S809 VUX was last recorded at 122,067 miles on 1 Mar 2023, 2,737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,330 miles · 3 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2,737 miles
Average per year
3,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 122,067 miles
  • 2022 – 119,330 miles
  • 2021 – 116,961 miles
  • 2020 – 113,874 miles
  • 2019 – 111,367 miles
  • 2018 – 108,599 miles
  • 2017 – 106,358 miles
  • 2016 – 103,132 miles
  • 2015 – 100,633 miles
  • 2014 – 98,535 miles
  • 2013 – 96,113 miles
  • 2012 – 94,429 miles
  • 2011 – 88,374 miles
  • 2010 – 82,218 miles
  • 2009 – 76,708 miles
  • 2008 – 72,240 miles
  • 2007 – 65,788 miles
  • 2006 – 59,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,067 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing low close to wear bars
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryEngine light on
  • AdvisoryLift in both front top suspension mounts

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Both front macpherson strut has lift in top mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,067 miles (+2,737)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    122,067 miles
    Test number
    761065504046
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing low close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryLift in both front top suspension mounts

  2. Pass119,330 miles (+2,369)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,330 miles
    Test number
    342389337424
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front macpherson strut has lift in top mounts

  3. Pass116,961 miles (+3,087)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,961 miles
    Test number
    577431054965
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front macpherson strut has lift in top mounts

  4. Pass113,874 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    113,874 miles
    Test number
    654551572554
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front road wheel slightly damaged on outer rim

  5. Fail113,874 miles (+2,507)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,874 miles
    Test number
    651808929680
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front road wheel slightly damaged on outer rim

  6. Pass111,367 miles (+2,768)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    111,367 miles
    Test number
    316493879532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front road wheel damaged on outer rim
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryLift in both front top macpherson strut mounts

  7. Pass108,599 miles (+2,241)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    108,599 miles
    Test number
    337739948166
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded at front joint

  8. Pass106,358 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    106,358 miles
    Test number
    311125273555
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust corroded at joint
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

  9. Fail106,358 miles (+3,226)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,358 miles
    Test number
    696560149385
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust corroded at joint
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

  10. Pass103,132 miles (+61)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    103,132 miles
    Test number
    537435134337
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake slightly binding

  11. Fail103,071 miles (+2,438)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,071 miles
    Test number
    234780142982
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake slightly binding

  12. Pass100,633 miles (+2,098)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    100,633 miles
    Test number
    847122465001
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust correded and slight blow

  13. Pass98,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,535 miles
    Test number
    419693164027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,535 miles (+2,422)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,535 miles
    Test number
    487033364075
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass96,113 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    96,113 miles
    Test number
    656351783080
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail96,103 miles (+1,674)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,103 miles
    Test number
    857298173037
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass94,429 miles (+6,055)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    94,429 miles
    Test number
    656021982041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    88,374 miles
    Test number
    529764371046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,374 miles (+6,156)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,374 miles
    Test number
    496314771084
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  20. Pass82,218 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    82,218 miles
    Test number
    864978370015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail82,198 miles (+5,490)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,198 miles
    Test number
    252607070014
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass76,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,708 miles
    Test number
    214338159097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail76,693 miles (+4,453)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,693 miles
    Test number
    791918659081
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass72,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    72,240 miles
    Test number
    130440468042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail72,240 miles (+6,452)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,240 miles
    Test number
    643560168032
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  26. Pass65,788 miles (+6,227)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,788 miles
    Test number
    652041267027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass59,561 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    59,561 miles
    Test number
    182965666403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail59,504 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,504 miles
    Test number
    633373666076
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about S809 VUX

Does S809 VUX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S809 VUX expired on 23 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S809 VUX?
The MOT on S809 VUX expired on 23 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S809 VUX done?
S809 VUX was recorded at 122,067 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2023, an average of 3,682 miles a year.
Has S809 VUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S809 VUX has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on S809 VUX 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 S809 VUX find?
S809 VUX passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2023 with 12 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 9 more.

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