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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T131 VEUMOT history

T131 VEU is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 8 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 108,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2025
Mileage
108,349 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2024
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
2,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T131 VEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T131 VEU was last recorded at 108,349 miles on 16 Jan 2024, 157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jun 2017: 123,275 miles, lower than 123,697 miles on 27 Jun 2016.
  • 27 Jun 2019: 97,259 miles, lower than 131,592 miles on 26 Jun 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,192 miles · 9 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
157 miles
Average per year
2,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,349 miles
  • 2023 – 108,141 miles
  • 2022 – 106,000 miles
  • 2021 – 102,967 miles
  • 2020 – 100,542 miles
  • 2019 – 97,259 miles
  • 2018 – 131,592 miles
  • 2017 – 123,275 miles
  • 2016 – 123,697 miles
  • 2015 – 118,338 miles
  • 2014 – 111,038 miles
  • 2013 – 105,657 miles
  • 2012 – 100,634 miles
  • 2010 – 93,746 miles
  • 2009 – 86,437 miles
  • 2008 – 79,268 miles
  • 2006 – 68,780 miles
  • 2005 – 60,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,349 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Emissions unable to be completed

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,349 miles (+157)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    108,349 miles
    Test number
    978036698710
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail108,192 miles (+51)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,192 miles
    Test number
    107833700461
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail108,141 miles (+82)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,141 miles
    Test number
    932864477387
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail108,059 miles (+2,059)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,059 miles
    Test number
    510948279986
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass106,000 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,000 miles
    Test number
    354633510970
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail105,934 miles (+2,967)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,934 miles
    Test number
    230579410388
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass102,967 miles (+2,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,967 miles
    Test number
    410662530357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass100,542 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,542 miles
    Test number
    209839721492
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail100,488 miles (+3,229)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,488 miles
    Test number
    629958928305
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass97,259 miles (-34,333)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,259 miles
    Test number
    698260535167
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass131,592 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    131,592 miles
    Test number
    262862914295
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail131,585 miles (+8,310)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,585 miles
    Test number
    526962233411
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass123,275 miles (-422)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    123,275 miles
    Test number
    609502486178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass123,697 miles (+5,359)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    123,697 miles
    Test number
    398302316304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass118,338 miles (+785)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    118,338 miles
    Test number
    846174905169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail117,553 miles (+6,515)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,553 miles
    Test number
    177072945435
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass111,038 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    111,038 miles
    Test number
    865042044096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail111,038 miles (+5,381)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,038 miles
    Test number
    159994134092
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBonnet release cable stretched

  19. Pass105,657 miles (+201)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    105,657 miles
    Test number
    875424823076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrive belt deteriorated

  20. Fail105,456 miles (+4,822)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,456 miles
    Test number
    148624213009
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrive belt deteriorated

  21. Pass100,634 miles (+186)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    100,634 miles
    Test number
    275778122058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteAll brake pipes coverd in grease
    • NoteCentre silencer rattling due to baffles broken up
    • NoteExhaust gas leak possible manifold gasket

  22. Fail100,448 miles (+6,702)6 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,448 miles
    Test number
    106039102000
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre silenser rattling due to broken baffles
    • NoteCentre to rear exhaust flange corroding

  23. Pass93,746 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    93,746 miles
    Test number
    971171660017
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Fail93,746 miles (+7,309)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,746 miles
    Test number
    644551160059
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Fail86,437 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,437 miles
    Test number
    534748809044
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass86,437 miles (+7,169)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    86,437 miles
    Test number
    590598509064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass79,268 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    79,268 miles
    Test number
    662157208058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail79,191 miles (+10,411)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,191 miles
    Test number
    722204008016
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Pass68,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    68,780 miles
    Test number
    631316676247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail68,780 miles (+8,400)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,780 miles
    Test number
    101096676204
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass60,380 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    60,380 miles
    Test number
    380021975496
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T131 VEU

Does T131 VEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T131 VEU expired on 15 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T131 VEU?
The MOT on T131 VEU expired on 15 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T131 VEU done?
T131 VEU was recorded at 108,349 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2024, an average of 2,621 miles a year.
Has T131 VEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T131 VEU has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T131 VEU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 26 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T131 VEU find?
T131 VEU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2024 with 4 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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