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Vauxhall Astra

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

W228 XARMOT history

W228 XAR is a green petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 27 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 148,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

W228 XAR green Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
148,535 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W228 XAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W228 XAR was last recorded at 148,535 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 2,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,617 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,918 miles
Average per year
5,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,535 miles
  • 2024 – 145,617 miles
  • 2023 – 143,021 miles
  • 2022 – 140,764 miles
  • 2021 – 137,635 miles
  • 2020 – 132,720 miles
  • 2019 – 128,678 miles
  • 2018 – 122,671 miles
  • 2017 – 118,097 miles
  • 2016 – 112,262 miles
  • 2015 – 105,530 miles
  • 2014 – 100,328 miles
  • 2013 – 95,154 miles
  • 2012 – 89,728 miles
  • 2011 – 85,084 miles
  • 2010 – 78,416 miles
  • 2009 – 68,963 miles
  • 2008 – 59,262 miles
  • 2007 – 52,521 miles
  • 2006 – 44,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,535 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear mount (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear coil spring corroded both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Both headlamps tainted-image poor & just mot legal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake discs worn/close to mot limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • N/s/f outer cv gaiter perished & leaking slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,535 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    148,535 miles
    Test number
    754192613491
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail148,535 miles (+2,918)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,535 miles
    Test number
    184773211893
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass145,617 miles (+2,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    145,617 miles
    Test number
    429793091114
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass143,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    143,021 miles
    Test number
    120349152951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail143,021 miles (+2,257)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,021 miles
    Test number
    534031310035
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass140,764 miles (+3,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    140,764 miles
    Test number
    234096386649
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass137,635 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    137,635 miles
    Test number
    471463468007
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps tainted-image poor & just mot legal
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/close to mot limit
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer cv gaiter perished & leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryO/s/f shocker slight leakage
    • AdvisorySigns of coolant leak

  8. Fail137,634 miles (+4,914)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,634 miles
    Test number
    918497416515
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps tainted-image poor & just mot legal
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/close to mot limit
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer cv gaiter perished & leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryO/s/f shocker slight leakage
    • AdvisorySigns of coolant leak

  9. Pass132,720 miles (+4,042)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    132,720 miles
    Test number
    345814358384
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant stain on the air conditioning compessor
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps focus is very poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake is very slow to operate
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  10. Pass128,678 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,678 miles
    Test number
    644044488532
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail128,678 miles (+6,007)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,678 miles
    Test number
    135600384213
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass122,671 miles (+4,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    122,671 miles
    Test number
    737750260898
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass118,097 miles (+75)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    118,097 miles
    Test number
    588375579155
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst join with center pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear mount (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail118,022 miles (+5,760)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,022 miles
    Test number
    917421977168
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter split (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst join with center pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear mount (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass112,262 miles (+6,732)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    112,262 miles
    Test number
    998975294006
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst to centre pipe join (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear mount (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer link rod (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass105,530 miles (+5,202)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    105,530 miles
    Test number
    923612199284
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to catalyst join (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60HR 15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread wearing low on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer link rod (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass100,328 miles (+5,174)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    100,328 miles
    Test number
    218269174260
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner shoulder of tread

  18. Pass95,154 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    95,154 miles
    Test number
    435841283206
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

  19. Fail95,154 miles (+5,426)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,154 miles
    Test number
    756111883282
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass89,728 miles (+4,644)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    89,728 miles
    Test number
    516342482210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteBoth headlamps in poor condition
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

  21. Pass85,084 miles (+6,668)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    85,084 miles
    Test number
    788942591292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,416 miles (+9,453)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    78,416 miles
    Test number
    154025000311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,963 miles (+9,701)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    68,963 miles
    Test number
    372305699215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,262 miles (+982)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    59,262 miles
    Test number
    424550918442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,280 miles (+5,759)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    58,280 miles
    Test number
    443203668040
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r tyre
    • NoteOil low

  26. Pass52,521 miles (+7,916)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,521 miles
    Test number
    333584777090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    44,605 miles
    Test number
    134339276068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about W228 XAR

Does W228 XAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W228 XAR is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on W228 XAR?
The MOT on W228 XAR is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W228 XAR done?
W228 XAR was recorded at 148,535 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 5,300 miles a year.
Has W228 XAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W228 XAR has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on W228 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 W228 XAR find?
W228 XAR passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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