Vauxhall Astra
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc
T166 GRFMOT history
T166 GRF is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 53,797 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 53,797 mi
- At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 969 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T166 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 23 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T166 GRF was last recorded at 53,797 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 1,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 52,394 miles · 14 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,403 miles
- Average per year
- 969 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 53,797 miles
- 2024 – 52,394 miles
- 2023 – 46,779 miles
- 2022 – 42,498 miles
- 2017 – 42,498 miles
- 2016 – 42,494 miles
- 2014 – 42,450 miles
- 2013 – 42,278 miles
- 2012 – 42,066 miles
- 2011 – 41,375 miles
- 2010 – 41,128 miles
- 2009 – 40,858 miles
- 2008 – 39,443 miles
- 2007 – 38,174 miles
- 2006 – 35,786 miles
- 2005 – 34,144 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass53,797 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Engine light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 14 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,797 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 53,797 miles
- Test number
- 462288010519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,797 miles (+1,403)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,797 miles
- Test number
- 344826622012
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass52,394 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 52,394 miles
- Test number
- 382379574264
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail52,394 miles (+5,615)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,394 miles
- Test number
- 856866637232
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass46,779 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 46,779 miles
- Test number
- 734161939951
- AdvisoryEngine light on
Fail46,779 miles (+4,281)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,779 miles
- Test number
- 713197237152
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine light on
Pass42,498 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 42,498 miles
- Test number
- 571404386952
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail42,498 miles2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,498 miles
- Test number
- 535899078855
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass42,498 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 42,498 miles
- Test number
- 442860642695
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,494 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 42,494 miles
- Test number
- 499602650494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,494 miles (+44)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,494 miles
- Test number
- 676789097669
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass42,450 miles (+172)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 42,450 miles
- Test number
- 365374654153
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear wiper torn
Pass42,278 miles (+212)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 42,278 miles
- Test number
- 828964433173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,066 miles (+691)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 42,066 miles
- Test number
- 526413462151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,375 miles (+247)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 41,375 miles
- Test number
- 966254791159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,128 miles (+270)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 41,128 miles
- Test number
- 722671200225
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass40,858 miles (+1,415)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 40,858 miles
- Test number
- 711371399100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,443 miles (+1,269)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 39,443 miles
- Test number
- 912318298106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,174 miles (+2,388)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 38,174 miles
- Test number
- 664095107204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,786 miles (+1,642)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 35,786 miles
- Test number
- 974660606284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,144 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 34,144 miles
- Test number
- 611545295169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T166 GRF
- Does T166 GRF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T166 GRF is valid until 23 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T166 GRF?
- The MOT on T166 GRF is valid until 23 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T166 GRF done?
- T166 GRF was recorded at 53,797 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 969 miles a year.
- Has T166 GRF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T166 GRF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T166 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 T166 GRF find?
- T166 GRF passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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