Vauxhall logo

Vauxhall Frontera

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,171 cc

T173 AUYMOT history

T173 AUY is a green diesel Vauxhall Frontera first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2023
Mileage
86,716 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,213 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T173 AUY in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T173 AUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Frontera
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T173 AUY was last recorded at 86,716 miles on 29 Jun 2023, 3,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,045 miles · 17 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
3,671 miles
Average per year
3,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 86,716 miles
  • 2022 – 83,045 miles
  • 2021 – 82,495 miles
  • 2020 – 78,146 miles
  • 2019 – 75,858 miles
  • 2018 – 73,283 miles
  • 2017 – 72,863 miles
  • 2016 – 66,205 miles
  • 2015 – 58,555 miles
  • 2014 – 55,961 miles
  • 2013 – 53,276 miles
  • 2012 – 52,727 miles
  • 2011 – 51,402 miles
  • 2010 – 48,016 miles
  • 2009 – 43,521 miles
  • 2008 – 37,980 miles
  • 2006 – 32,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail86,716 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated Drive shaft seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section missing (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT failures 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 Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis body mount (6.1.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail86,716 miles (+3,671)10 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,716 miles
    Test number
    265417092383
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated Drive shaft seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass83,045 miles (+550)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    83,045 miles
    Test number
    634972221828
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive O/S/R AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,495 miles (+2,038)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    82,495 miles
    Test number
    953305035393
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail80,457 miles (+2,311)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,457 miles
    Test number
    177139232355
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass78,146 miles (+2,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    78,146 miles
    Test number
    155423537533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding

  6. Pass75,858 miles (+2,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,858 miles
    Test number
    987197269372
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to underneath of vehicle

  7. Pass73,283 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,283 miles
    Test number
    473924667491
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis body mount (6.1.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Fail73,272 miles (+409)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,272 miles
    Test number
    770439954277
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis body mount (6.1.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Fail72,863 miles (+6,658)2 dangerous12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,863 miles
    Test number
    927459660507
    • DangerousOffside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass66,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,205 miles
    Test number
    722130092912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,195 miles (+7,640)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,195 miles
    Test number
    674970568983
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass58,555 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,555 miles
    Test number
    860950542364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail58,537 miles (+2,576)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,537 miles
    Test number
    502370692208
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened to the flexihose (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass55,961 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    55,961 miles
    Test number
    169764284285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,901 miles (+2,625)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,901 miles
    Test number
    329653654269
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass53,276 miles (+549)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,276 miles
    Test number
    719931343220
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAbs/air bag lights were on but all went off juring test

  17. Pass52,727 miles (+1,325)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,727 miles
    Test number
    226254232282
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded in places

  18. Pass51,402 miles (+3,386)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,402 miles
    Test number
    266247351150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass48,016 miles (+4,495)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,016 miles
    Test number
    690144750187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,521 miles (+5,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    43,521 miles
    Test number
    351873839182
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  21. Pass37,980 miles (+5,136)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,980 miles
    Test number
    154231078009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,844 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    32,844 miles
    Test number
    384444966479
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T173 AUY

Does T173 AUY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T173 AUY expired on 16 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T173 AUY?
The MOT on T173 AUY expired on 16 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T173 AUY done?
T173 AUY was recorded at 86,716 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2023, an average of 3,213 miles a year.
Has T173 AUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T173 AUY has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T173 AUY 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 T173 AUY find?
T173 AUY failed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2023 with 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp not working on dipped beam; nearside rear position lamp not working; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded, and 9 more.

Related registrations

Browse all T173 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.