
Vauxhall Vectra
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc
S83 DWUMOT history
S83 DWU is a silver petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 19 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 120,010 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 120,010 mi
- At MOT on 2 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 28
- 15 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 1,929 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S83 DWU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Vectra
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 19 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S83 DWU was last recorded at 120,010 miles on 2 Nov 2022, 575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Dec 2017: 118,150 miles, lower than 118,237 miles on 13 Dec 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 119,435 miles · 3 Jun 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 575 miles
- Average per year
- 1,929 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 120,010 miles
- 2021 – 119,435 miles
- 2019 – 119,105 miles
- 2018 – 118,892 miles
- 2017 – 118,171 miles
- 2016 – 118,237 miles
- 2015 – 117,681 miles
- 2014 – 117,354 miles
- 2013 – 117,312 miles
- 2012 – 109,391 miles
- 2011 – 107,451 miles
- 2010 – 105,581 miles
- 2009 – 98,729 miles
- 2008 – 98,148 miles
- 2007 – 90,948 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill and offside chassis corroded ... not considered excessive .... general surface corrosion on underbody
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017
Oil leak
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floo (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
28 tests since 9 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,010 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 120,010 miles
- Test number
- 962358315194
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill and offside chassis corroded ... not considered excessive .... general surface corrosion on underbody
Fail120,010 miles (+575)1 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,010 miles
- Test number
- 893527753908
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill and offside chassis corroded ... not considered excessive .... general surface corrosion on underbody
Pass119,435 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 119,435 miles
- Test number
- 980215981807
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded not considered excessive
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion on underbody
Fail119,435 miles (+330)1 repaired11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,435 miles
- Test number
- 871569834647
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded not considered excessive
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion on underbody
Pass119,105 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 119,105 miles
- Test number
- 597184120603
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside / offside (1.1.11 (c))
Fail119,105 miles (+213)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,105 miles
- Test number
- 555704962788
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside / offside (1.1.11 (c))
Pass118,892 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 118,892 miles
- Test number
- 326140421153
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flo (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail118,892 miles (+721)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,892 miles
- Test number
- 290090069766
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flo (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,171 miles (+21)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 118,171 miles
- Test number
- 259124124611
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floo (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail118,150 miles (-87)5 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,150 miles
- Test number
- 280848446868
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floo (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass118,237 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 118,237 miles
- Test number
- 801173343707
- AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail118,237 miles (+556)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,237 miles
- Test number
- 884077087230
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass117,681 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 117,681 miles
- Test number
- 668593177675
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail117,681 miles (+327)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,681 miles
- Test number
- 427734409473
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass117,354 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 117,354 miles
- Test number
- 709971454385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,354 miles (+42)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,354 miles
- Test number
- 265830654375
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass117,312 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 117,312 miles
- Test number
- 768028943395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,312 miles (+7,921)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,312 miles
- Test number
- 415446843485
- FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass109,391 miles (+1,940)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 109,391 miles
- Test number
- 129853952336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,451 miles (+1,870)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 107,451 miles
- Test number
- 878321641396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,581 miles (+149)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 105,581 miles
- Test number
- 693509190217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,432 miles (+6,703)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,432 miles
- Test number
- 770093290250
- FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass98,729 miles (+581)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 98,729 miles
- Test number
- 630944769336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,148 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 98,148 miles
- Test number
- 494534068320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,148 miles (+4)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,148 miles
- Test number
- 400029758490
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteN/s/front side light dim
Fail98,144 miles (+7,196)5 failures6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,144 miles
- Test number
- 414870938390
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureHeadlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth Side Front Iner Steering Arms Slight Play..
- NoteOff Side Rear Tyre Running Low..
Pass90,948 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 90,948 miles
- Test number
- 971795787255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,945 miles7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,945 miles
- Test number
- 232062487211
- FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Questions about S83 DWU
- Does S83 DWU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S83 DWU expired on 1 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S83 DWU?
- The MOT on S83 DWU expired on 1 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S83 DWU done?
- S83 DWU was recorded at 120,010 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2022, an average of 1,929 miles a year.
- Has S83 DWU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S83 DWU has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on S83 DWU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Dec 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S83 DWU find?
- S83 DWU passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2022 with 10 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.
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