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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

V18 SPSMOT history

V18 SPS is a silver diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 29 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2024 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 203,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2023.

V18 SPS silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2024
Mileage
203,657 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2023
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 SPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 SPS was last recorded at 203,657 miles on 16 Mar 2023, 8,152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,505 miles · 31 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
8,152 miles
Average per year
14,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 203,657 miles
  • 2022 – 195,505 miles
  • 2021 – 186,677 miles
  • 2019 – 167,558 miles
  • 2018 – 138,978 miles
  • 2017 – 118,233 miles
  • 2016 – 92,739 miles
  • 2015 – 64,974 miles
  • 2014 – 55,509 miles
  • 2013 – 52,607 miles
  • 2012 – 41,640 miles
  • 2011 – 29,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,657 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material /flexie

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material /flexie

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,657 miles (+8,152)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    203,657 miles
    Test number
    234585462508
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass195,505 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    195,505 miles
    Test number
    270419056987
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail195,505 miles (+8,828)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,505 miles
    Test number
    577746477877
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass186,677 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    186,677 miles
    Test number
    206184050703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material /flexie (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material /flexie (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail186,666 miles (+19,108)3 dangerous10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,666 miles
    Test number
    843810628699
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake insecure backing plate fouling wheel (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material /flexie (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material /flexie (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass167,558 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    167,558 miles
    Test number
    833179070149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail167,557 miles (+28,579)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,557 miles
    Test number
    513973846996
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification rear bush (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification rear bush (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass138,978 miles (+20,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    138,978 miles
    Test number
    622263653892
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light lens damaged but not effecting light output

  9. Pass118,233 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    118,233 miles
    Test number
    607773754897
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail118,233 miles (+25,494)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,233 miles
    Test number
    199081653235
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass92,739 miles (+27,765)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    92,739 miles
    Test number
    825809603991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,974 miles (+9,465)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    64,974 miles
    Test number
    810550285310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,509 miles (+2,902)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    55,509 miles
    Test number
    208539234374
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded

  14. Pass52,607 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,607 miles
    Test number
    457213833118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail52,607 miles (+10,967)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,607 miles
    Test number
    455053733188
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass41,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,640 miles
    Test number
    299752932178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,640 miles (+12,247)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,640 miles
    Test number
    376942432130
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass29,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,393 miles
    Test number
    705604301125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 SPS

Does V18 SPS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V18 SPS expired on 15 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V18 SPS?
The MOT on V18 SPS expired on 15 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V18 SPS done?
V18 SPS was recorded at 203,657 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2023, an average of 14,619 miles a year.
Has V18 SPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 SPS has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V18 SPS 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 V18 SPS find?
V18 SPS passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2023 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 4 more.

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