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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

S815 XARMOT history

S815 XAR is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 22 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 178,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2022
Mileage
178,410 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S815 XAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S815 XAR was last recorded at 178,410 miles on 24 Nov 2021, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,405 miles · 18 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 178,410 miles
  • 2020 – 168,919 miles
  • 2019 – 161,555 miles
  • 2018 – 156,539 miles
  • 2017 – 152,062 miles
  • 2016 – 141,370 miles
  • 2015 – 135,512 miles
  • 2014 – 130,023 miles
  • 2012 – 117,177 miles
  • 2011 – 113,025 miles
  • 2010 – 109,151 miles
  • 2009 – 101,069 miles
  • 2008 – 89,081 miles
  • 2007 – 81,716 miles
  • 2006 – 73,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,410 miles
  • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • PLAY IN SUSPENSION

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,410 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    178,410 miles
    Test number
    686438126194
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail178,405 miles (+9,486)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,405 miles
    Test number
    113698863632
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass168,919 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    168,919 miles
    Test number
    427616213462
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective missing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective broken and missing

  4. Fail168,917 miles (+7,362)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,917 miles
    Test number
    314573673049
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold or gasket area (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective missing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective broken and missing

  5. Pass161,555 miles (+5,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    161,555 miles
    Test number
    242461540637
    • AdvisoryPLAY IN SUSPENSION

  6. Pass156,539 miles (+4,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    156,539 miles
    Test number
    921084820994
    • AdvisoryPLAY IN SUSPENSION
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE OF CAR RUSTY

  7. Pass152,062 miles (+10,692)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    152,062 miles
    Test number
    469913797166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass141,370 miles (+5,858)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    141,370 miles
    Test number
    967518245287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWipers not self parking

  9. Pass135,512 miles (+5,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    135,512 miles
    Test number
    569299185008
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass130,023 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    130,023 miles
    Test number
    989901794026
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail130,023 miles (+12,846)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,023 miles
    Test number
    728113384034
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass117,177 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    117,177 miles
    Test number
    818625802370
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail117,175 miles (+4,150)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,175 miles
    Test number
    828790792237
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass113,025 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    113,025 miles
    Test number
    189721081250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail113,024 miles (+3,873)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,024 miles
    Test number
    987016871218
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass109,151 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    109,151 miles
    Test number
    840371950245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f lower balljoint boot split
    • NoteO/s headlight image poor
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges

  17. Fail109,150 miles (+21)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,150 miles
    Test number
    690401550228
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f lower balljoint boot split
    • NoteO/s headlight image poor
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges

  18. Fail109,129 miles (+8,060)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,129 miles
    Test number
    530489210206
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass101,069 miles (+221)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    101,069 miles
    Test number
    520379039291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise n/s/f tyre cut not to cords and under 24mm

  20. Fail100,848 miles (+11,767)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,848 miles
    Test number
    934891439226
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise n/s/f tyre cut not to cords and under 24mm

  21. Pass89,081 miles (+7,365)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    89,081 miles
    Test number
    662648528155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,716 miles (+7,811)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    81,716 miles
    Test number
    262613847175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    73,905 miles
    Test number
    141466966009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S815 XAR

Does S815 XAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S815 XAR expired on 23 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S815 XAR?
The MOT on S815 XAR expired on 23 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S815 XAR done?
S815 XAR was recorded at 178,410 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2021, an average of 6,649 miles a year.
Has S815 XAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S815 XAR has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S815 XAR 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 S815 XAR find?
S815 XAR passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect: rear windscreen wiper blade defective.

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