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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T159 GROMOT history

T159 GRO is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 53,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
53,176 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T159 GRO
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T159 GRO was last recorded at 53,176 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,856 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
320 miles
Average per year
931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,176 miles
  • 2025 – 52,856 miles
  • 2024 – 52,612 miles
  • 2023 – 52,364 miles
  • 2022 – 51,824 miles
  • 2021 – 51,189 miles
  • 2020 – 50,486 miles
  • 2019 – 49,819 miles
  • 2018 – 49,105 miles
  • 2017 – 48,531 miles
  • 2016 – 48,089 miles
  • 2015 – 46,787 miles
  • 2014 – 45,498 miles
  • 2013 – 44,337 miles
  • 2012 – 43,068 miles
  • 2011 – 42,080 miles
  • 2010 – 40,528 miles
  • 2009 – 38,692 miles
  • 2008 – 37,335 miles
  • 2007 – 35,884 miles
  • 2006 – 34,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,176 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,176 miles (+320)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    53,176 miles
    Test number
    629789211292
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass52,856 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    52,856 miles
    Test number
    271913808210
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Fuel Tank breather hose deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail52,855 miles (+243)2 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,855 miles
    Test number
    138989080341
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Fuel Tank breather hose deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass52,612 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    52,612 miles
    Test number
    881469272926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,364 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    52,364 miles
    Test number
    933698369965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    51,824 miles
    Test number
    442369280251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail51,824 miles (+635)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,824 miles
    Test number
    427687808552
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass51,189 miles (+703)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,189 miles
    Test number
    569089153295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,486 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    50,486 miles
    Test number
    990199099731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    49,819 miles
    Test number
    222693752648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,819 miles (+714)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,819 miles
    Test number
    102029274858
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass49,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    49,105 miles
    Test number
    822012675878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,105 miles (+574)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,105 miles
    Test number
    210975116996
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  14. Pass48,531 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    48,531 miles
    Test number
    655742276233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,089 miles (+1,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,089 miles
    Test number
    427784639426
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Pass46,787 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,787 miles
    Test number
    295927751658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,498 miles (+1,161)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,498 miles
    Test number
    359404044236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,337 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,337 miles
    Test number
    226883653229
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass44,337 miles (+1,269)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,337 miles
    Test number
    856763953228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,068 miles (+988)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,068 miles
    Test number
    378027242441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,080 miles (+1,552)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,080 miles
    Test number
    926240451241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,528 miles
    Test number
    431920360242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,528 miles (+1,836)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,528 miles
    Test number
    601190260216
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass38,692 miles (+1,357)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,692 miles
    Test number
    282468359229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,335 miles (+1,451)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,335 miles
    Test number
    743807268285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,884 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    35,884 miles
    Test number
    664124257227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    34,584 miles
    Test number
    754819666277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T159 GRO

Does T159 GRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T159 GRO is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T159 GRO?
The MOT on T159 GRO is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T159 GRO done?
T159 GRO was recorded at 53,176 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 931 miles a year.
Has T159 GRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T159 GRO has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T159 GRO 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 T159 GRO find?
T159 GRO passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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