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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

SW57 HWZMOT history

SW57 HWZ is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 28 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 71,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
71,283 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

SW57 HWZ was last recorded at 71,283 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,431 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
852 miles
Average per year
3,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,283 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,283 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    71,283 miles
    Test number
    947954268684
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail71,283 miles (+852)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,283 miles
    Test number
    833705726832
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass70,431 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    70,431 miles
    Test number
    826529382193
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail70,431 miles (+803)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,431 miles
    Test number
    359313110585
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass69,628 miles (+1,821)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    69,628 miles
    Test number
    506468329160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass67,807 miles (+1,088)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,807 miles
    Test number
    993193850665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass66,719 miles (+2,805)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,719 miles
    Test number
    126945348318
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass63,914 miles (+612)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    63,914 miles
    Test number
    517651718094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,302 miles (+9)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    63,302 miles
    Test number
    959285881144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber corroded

  10. Fail63,293 miles (+526)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,293 miles
    Test number
    800616256093
    • MajorFront Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber corroded

  11. Pass62,767 miles (+1,278)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    62,767 miles
    Test number
    199199951698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front trying arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  12. Pass61,489 miles (+11,390)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,489 miles
    Test number
    750181234748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,099 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,099 miles
    Test number
    545305437734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom wish bone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom wish bone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail50,083 miles (+7,545)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,083 miles
    Test number
    712721926371
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom wish bone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom wish bone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass42,538 miles (+10,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,538 miles
    Test number
    182054331625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tyre tread scuffed (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tyre tread scuffed (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass31,781 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    31,781 miles
    Test number
    265301572289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,438 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,438 miles
    Test number
    166179515001
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail29,433 miles (+4,445)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,433 miles
    Test number
    305249215090
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass24,988 miles (+4,290)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    24,988 miles
    Test number
    276473324004
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  20. Pass20,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    20,698 miles
    Test number
    826314813066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,698 miles (+3,261)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,698 miles
    Test number
    589694913055
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront brakes badly worn and need replacing

  22. Pass17,437 miles (+4,824)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    17,437 miles
    Test number
    576733722026
    • NoteFront brake discs badly worn

  23. Pass12,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    12,613 miles
    Test number
    758048511072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail12,613 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,613 miles
    Test number
    866418011087
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Questions about SW57 HWZ

When is the MOT due on SW57 HWZ?
The MOT on SW57 HWZ is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SW57 HWZ done?
SW57 HWZ was recorded at 71,283 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 3,880 miles a year.
Has SW57 HWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SW57 HWZ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on SW57 HWZ 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 SW57 HWZ find?
SW57 HWZ passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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