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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

X27 MALMOT history

X27 MAL is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 100,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2024.

X27 MAL silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2025
Mileage
100,851 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X27 MAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X27 MAL was last recorded at 100,851 miles on 1 Jul 2024, 449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,402 miles · 4 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
449 miles
Average per year
4,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 100,851 miles
  • 2023 – 100,402 miles
  • 2022 – 99,546 miles
  • 2021 – 98,290 miles
  • 2020 – 95,961 miles
  • 2019 – 92,041 miles
  • 2018 – 87,924 miles
  • 2017 – 83,365 miles
  • 2016 – 78,597 miles
  • 2015 – 70,764 miles
  • 2014 – 64,959 miles
  • 2013 – 61,125 miles
  • 2012 – 56,194 miles
  • 2011 – 51,335 miles
  • 2010 – 45,476 miles
  • 2009 – 35,333 miles
  • 2008 – 27,587 miles
  • 2007 – 23,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,851 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,851 miles (+449)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    100,851 miles
    Test number
    535608723865
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass100,402 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    100,402 miles
    Test number
    833114355913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. FailMileage not read5 major17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    550331160479
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipes running from front to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Central exhaust mount rubbers significantly worn (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Fog light bulb not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass99,546 miles (+7)2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,546 miles
    Test number
    902831410459
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail99,539 miles (+1,249)1 major1 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,539 miles
    Test number
    101878684816
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass98,290 miles (+1)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,290 miles
    Test number
    190665718702
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail98,289 miles (+2,328)1 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,289 miles
    Test number
    513930584327
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass95,961 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,961 miles
    Test number
    963618360903
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail95,961 miles (+3,920)1 repaired2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,961 miles
    Test number
    340418738060
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass92,041 miles (+4,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,041 miles
    Test number
    367500353583
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass87,924 miles (+4,559)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    87,924 miles
    Test number
    905090353464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,365 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,365 miles
    Test number
    237652536964
    • 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)

  13. Fail83,365 miles (+4,768)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,365 miles
    Test number
    718313649512
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  14. Pass78,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    78,597 miles
    Test number
    877403934403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,597 miles (+7,833)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,597 miles
    Test number
    217173120109
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Fail70,764 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,764 miles
    Test number
    599155235051
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass70,764 miles (+5,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    70,764 miles
    Test number
    865025035033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass64,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,959 miles
    Test number
    368673624021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail64,959 miles (+3,834)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,959 miles
    Test number
    166223824039
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Fail61,125 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,125 miles
    Test number
    357802573026
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass61,125 miles (+4,931)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,125 miles
    Test number
    799492773005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,194 miles
    Test number
    276660282027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,194 miles (+4,859)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,194 miles
    Test number
    367790882091
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass51,335 miles (+5,859)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,335 miles
    Test number
    196252061411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,476 miles (+10,143)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,476 miles
    Test number
    212737850076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,333 miles (+7,746)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,333 miles
    Test number
    173501159037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass27,587 miles (+4,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,587 miles
    Test number
    661225368016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass23,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    23,130 miles
    Test number
    343259457004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X27 MAL

Does X27 MAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X27 MAL expired on 3 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X27 MAL?
The MOT on X27 MAL expired on 3 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X27 MAL done?
X27 MAL was recorded at 100,851 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2024, an average of 4,482 miles a year.
Has X27 MAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X27 MAL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on X27 MAL 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 X27 MAL find?
X27 MAL passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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