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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T164 GRFMOT history

T164 GRF is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 124,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
124,560 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T164 GRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T164 GRF was last recorded at 124,560 miles on 19 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,560 miles · 18 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,560 miles
  • 2025 – 123,076 miles
  • 2024 – 121,235 miles
  • 2023 – 119,262 miles
  • 2022 – 117,486 miles
  • 2021 – 115,528 miles
  • 2020 – 113,728 miles
  • 2019 – 112,265 miles
  • 2018 – 110,810 miles
  • 2017 – 109,428 miles
  • 2016 – 108,059 miles
  • 2015 – 106,666 miles
  • 2014 – 105,366 miles
  • 2013 – 104,141 miles
  • 2012 – 102,797 miles
  • 2011 – 100,959 miles
  • 2010 – 90,743 miles
  • 2009 – 80,184 miles
  • 2008 – 72,316 miles
  • 2007 – 66,258 miles
  • 2006 – 59,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,560 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

33 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    124,560 miles
    Test number
    109013524713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail124,560 miles (+1,484)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,560 miles
    Test number
    246046094474
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass123,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    123,076 miles
    Test number
    103738493626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail123,076 miles (+1,841)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,076 miles
    Test number
    855079367750
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass121,235 miles (+1,973)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    121,235 miles
    Test number
    225976493272
    • 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass119,262 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    119,262 miles
    Test number
    283748576776
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Fail119,262 miles (+1,776)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,262 miles
    Test number
    623018099303
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass117,486 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    117,486 miles
    Test number
    202403128646
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Fail117,481 miles (+1,953)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,481 miles
    Test number
    490284651229
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass115,528 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    115,528 miles
    Test number
    781748312692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail115,518 miles (+1,790)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,518 miles
    Test number
    989631047289
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at front subframe centre mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass113,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    113,728 miles
    Test number
    504859098804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,728 miles (+1,463)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,728 miles
    Test number
    854850400325
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass112,265 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    112,265 miles
    Test number
    224680251884
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective

  15. Fail112,265 miles (+1,455)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,265 miles
    Test number
    628372529431
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount noisey

  16. Pass110,810 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    110,810 miles
    Test number
    914444634977
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Fail110,810 miles (+1,382)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,810 miles
    Test number
    558903986551
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  18. Pass109,428 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    109,428 miles
    Test number
    459419042385
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes have little corrosion starting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroding

  19. Fail109,420 miles (+1,361)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,420 miles
    Test number
    983295353546
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes have little corrosion starting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroding

  20. Pass108,059 miles (+1,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    108,059 miles
    Test number
    677528545416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass106,666 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    106,666 miles
    Test number
    655948665136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  22. Fail106,666 miles (+1,300)3 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,666 miles
    Test number
    875258165151
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  23. Pass105,366 miles (+1,225)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    105,366 miles
    Test number
    169108464151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass104,141 miles (+1,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    104,141 miles
    Test number
    915289463117
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass102,797 miles (+1,838)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    102,797 miles
    Test number
    217890472435
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust centre and tailbox deteriorated
    • NoteLower gearbox mounting worn

  26. Pass100,959 miles (+10,216)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    100,959 miles
    Test number
    728217761128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass90,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    90,743 miles
    Test number
    474102560128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail90,743 miles (+10,559)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,743 miles
    Test number
    572092060128
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  29. Pass80,184 miles (+7,868)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    80,184 miles
    Test number
    421337969154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass72,316 miles (+6,058)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    72,316 miles
    Test number
    854631978148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail66,258 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,258 miles
    Test number
    212283477417
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  32. Pass66,258 miles (+6,611)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    66,258 miles
    Test number
    983143877129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass59,647 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    59,647 miles
    Test number
    963421676121
    • 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)

Questions about T164 GRF

Does T164 GRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T164 GRF is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T164 GRF?
The MOT on T164 GRF is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T164 GRF done?
T164 GRF was recorded at 124,560 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 3,260 miles a year.
Has T164 GRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T164 GRF has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T164 GRF 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 T164 GRF find?
T164 GRF passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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