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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T161 USGMOT history

T161 USG is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 37,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
37,850 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T161 USG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T161 USG was last recorded at 37,850 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,043 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
807 miles
Average per year
1,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,850 miles
  • 2025 – 37,043 miles
  • 2024 – 35,886 miles
  • 2023 – 34,806 miles
  • 2022 – 33,761 miles
  • 2021 – 32,547 miles
  • 2020 – 31,563 miles
  • 2019 – 28,793 miles
  • 2018 – 25,219 miles
  • 2017 – 22,075 miles
  • 2016 – 18,715 miles
  • 2015 – 16,061 miles
  • 2014 – 14,004 miles
  • 2013 – 12,626 miles
  • 2012 – 11,216 miles
  • 2011 – 9,353 miles
  • 2010 – 8,420 miles
  • 2009 – 7,954 miles
  • 2008 – 7,303 miles
  • 2007 – 6,666 miles
  • 2006 – 6,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,850 miles
  • AdvisoryAreas Of Underside Of Vehicle Painted In Underseal
  • AdvisoryAreas Underside Of Vehicle Corroded But Not Holed Or Significantly Weakened
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle Bush Slightly Perished and Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking Surface Slightly Corroded and Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle Bush Slightly Perished and Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking Surface Slightly Corroded and Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil Dampness at Lower Gearbox/ O/S Diff Oil Seal Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Slight Oil Dampness At O/S Of Steering Rack Area (Gaiter) (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Slightly Worn, (195/60R15)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Main Axle Bush Worn But No Excessive Movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive Power Steering Rack Damp With Oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Slightly Worn, (195/60R15)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,850 miles (+807)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    37,850 miles
    Test number
    681252979872
    • AdvisoryAreas Of Underside Of Vehicle Painted In Underseal
    • AdvisoryAreas Underside Of Vehicle Corroded But Not Holed Or Significantly Weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle Bush Slightly Perished and Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking Surface Slightly Corroded and Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle Bush Slightly Perished and Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking Surface Slightly Corroded and Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil Dampness at Lower Gearbox/ O/S Diff Oil Seal Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Slight Oil Dampness At O/S Of Steering Rack Area (Gaiter) (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass37,043 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    37,043 miles
    Test number
    455279941125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Slightly Worn, (195/60R15) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Main Axle Bush Worn But No Excessive Movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Fluid leak, but not excessive Power Steering Rack Damp With Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Slightly Worn, (195/60R15) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Main Axle Bush Worn But No Excessive Movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail37,042 miles (+1,156)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,042 miles
    Test number
    724161960204
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Slightly Worn, (195/60R15) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Main Axle Bush Worn But No Excessive Movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Fluid leak, but not excessive Power Steering Rack Damp With Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Slightly Worn, (195/60R15) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Main Axle Bush Worn But No Excessive Movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass35,886 miles (+1,080)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    35,886 miles
    Test number
    630543891025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside whole inner sill / floor heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside whole inner sill / floor heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass34,806 miles (+1,045)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    34,806 miles
    Test number
    482508969234
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass33,761 miles (+1,214)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    33,761 miles
    Test number
    627917515597
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass32,547 miles (+984)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    32,547 miles
    Test number
    506030768287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass31,563 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    31,563 miles
    Test number
    900149797859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail31,562 miles (+2,769)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,562 miles
    Test number
    920691147481
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass28,793 miles (+3,574)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    28,793 miles
    Test number
    216158518281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,219 miles (+3,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    25,219 miles
    Test number
    757456725745
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  12. Pass22,075 miles (+3,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    22,075 miles
    Test number
    545606779168
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass18,715 miles (+2,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    18,715 miles
    Test number
    762759863702
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass16,061 miles (+2,057)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    16,061 miles
    Test number
    836862245095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,004 miles (+1,378)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    14,004 miles
    Test number
    716554534071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,626 miles (+1,410)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    12,626 miles
    Test number
    227135543053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,216 miles (+1,863)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    11,216 miles
    Test number
    988466742068
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  18. Pass9,353 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    9,353 miles
    Test number
    767685841020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,420 miles (+466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    8,420 miles
    Test number
    464385050018
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass7,954 miles (+651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    7,954 miles
    Test number
    680327359050
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass7,303 miles (+637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    7,303 miles
    Test number
    330772058034
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass6,666 miles (+361)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    6,666 miles
    Test number
    212611757080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    6,305 miles
    Test number
    343913256071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T161 USG

Does T161 USG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T161 USG is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T161 USG?
The MOT on T161 USG is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T161 USG done?
T161 USG was recorded at 37,850 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 1,582 miles a year.
Has T161 USG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T161 USG has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T161 USG 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 T161 USG find?
T161 USG passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 10 advisories: areas of underside of vehicle painted in underseal; areas underside of vehicle corroded but not holed or significantly weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded, and 7 more.

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