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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

X779 HGSMOT history

X779 HGS is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 27 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 194,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2024.

X779 HGS silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2024
Mileage
194,410 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X779 HGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

X779 HGS was last recorded at 194,410 miles on 15 Oct 2024, 15,872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,538 miles · 21 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
15,872 miles
Average per year
6,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 194,410 miles
  • 2023 – 178,538 miles
  • 2022 – 161,712 miles
  • 2021 – 155,396 miles
  • 2020 – 154,513 miles
  • 2019 – 154,448 miles
  • 2018 – 153,209 miles
  • 2017 – 152,844 miles
  • 2016 – 152,325 miles
  • 2015 – 148,517 miles
  • 2014 – 140,819 miles
  • 2013 – 136,730 miles
  • 2012 – 132,151 miles
  • 2011 – 126,044 miles
  • 2010 – 118,471 miles
  • 2009 – 107,609 miles
  • 2008 – 98,309 miles
  • 2007 – 89,981 miles
  • 2006 – 80,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail194,410 miles
  • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre on 2mm close to legal limit
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on edges
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnderside muddy

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail194,410 miles (+15,872)12 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,410 miles
    Test number
    662899325026
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre on 2mm close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderside muddy

  2. Pass178,538 miles (+16,826)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    178,538 miles
    Test number
    705119668199
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass161,712 miles (+6,316)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    161,712 miles
    Test number
    916949547156
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  4. Pass155,396 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    155,396 miles
    Test number
    219610812983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail155,343 miles (+830)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,343 miles
    Test number
    202725539155
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

  6. Pass154,513 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    154,513 miles
    Test number
    453042506801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass154,448 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    154,448 miles
    Test number
    960075374722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail154,448 miles (+1,239)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,448 miles
    Test number
    381981296364
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass153,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    153,209 miles
    Test number
    181463417139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail153,207 miles (+363)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,207 miles
    Test number
    415853357382
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass152,844 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    152,844 miles
    Test number
    927524661750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Fail152,844 miles (+519)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,844 miles
    Test number
    586211748789
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass152,325 miles (+3,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    152,325 miles
    Test number
    752351138056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass148,517 miles (+7,698)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    148,517 miles
    Test number
    962849395764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass140,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    140,819 miles
    Test number
    315476884451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail140,819 miles (+4,089)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,819 miles
    Test number
    215750384283
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass136,730 miles (+4,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    136,730 miles
    Test number
    557287373256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass132,151 miles (+6,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    132,151 miles
    Test number
    529388172252
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass126,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    126,044 miles
    Test number
    297699871224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail126,044 miles (+7,573)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,044 miles
    Test number
    318559671296
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

  21. Pass118,471 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    118,471 miles
    Test number
    580950880298
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail118,444 miles (+10,835)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,444 miles
    Test number
    272457370229
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass107,609 miles (+9,300)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    107,609 miles
    Test number
    973864079254
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass98,309 miles (+8,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    98,309 miles
    Test number
    262028568287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass89,981 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    89,981 miles
    Test number
    793477877203
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail89,974 miles (+9,147)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,974 miles
    Test number
    220865577280
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass80,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    80,827 miles
    Test number
    364988066497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X779 HGS

Does X779 HGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X779 HGS expired on 20 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X779 HGS?
The MOT on X779 HGS expired on 20 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X779 HGS done?
X779 HGS was recorded at 194,410 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2024, an average of 6,291 miles a year.
Has X779 HGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X779 HGS has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on X779 HGS 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 X779 HGS find?
X779 HGS failed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2024 with 12 major defects, 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe; nearside front tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside front wheel bearing rough when rotated, and 23 more.

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