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Vauxhall Astra

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T178 KNGMOT history

T178 KNG is a green petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 131,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2024
Mileage
131,291 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T178 KNG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T178 KNG was last recorded at 131,291 miles on 18 Mar 2024, 3,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,476 miles · 31 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3,815 miles
Average per year
4,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 131,291 miles
  • 2023 – 127,476 miles
  • 2022 – 125,570 miles
  • 2021 – 123,804 miles
  • 2020 – 122,197 miles
  • 2019 – 120,206 miles
  • 2018 – 118,794 miles
  • 2017 – 117,718 miles
  • 2016 – 115,976 miles
  • 2015 – 114,315 miles
  • 2014 – 112,579 miles
  • 2013 – 110,885 miles
  • 2012 – 108,917 miles
  • 2011 – 106,696 miles
  • 2010 – 104,015 miles
  • 2009 – 99,028 miles
  • 2008 – 92,218 miles
  • 2007 – 75,775 miles
  • 2006 – 57,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail131,291 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail131,291 miles (+3,815)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,291 miles
    Test number
    531861952622
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass127,476 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    127,476 miles
    Test number
    620078795390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail127,474 miles (+1,904)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,474 miles
    Test number
    480858403653
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass125,570 miles (+78)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    125,570 miles
    Test number
    492960262967
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail125,492 miles (+1,688)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,492 miles
    Test number
    352505045957
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass123,804 miles (+43)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    123,804 miles
    Test number
    342801748089
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail123,761 miles (+1,564)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,761 miles
    Test number
    960519895644
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass122,197 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    122,197 miles
    Test number
    193574425958
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail122,164 miles (+1,958)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,164 miles
    Test number
    446836717699
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass120,206 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    120,206 miles
    Test number
    451750726582
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber has corrosion to casing

  11. Fail120,206 miles (+1,412)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,206 miles
    Test number
    909186674327
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber has corrosion to casing

  12. Pass118,794 miles (+1,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    118,794 miles
    Test number
    482375440296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass117,718 miles (+1,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    117,718 miles
    Test number
    321948691940
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and center/front joint loose (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass115,976 miles (+1,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    115,976 miles
    Test number
    139344780229
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded some (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass114,315 miles (+1,736)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    114,315 miles
    Test number
    799318875070
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteFront exhaust joint loose

  16. Pass112,579 miles (+1,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    112,579 miles
    Test number
    239209774067
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass110,885 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    110,885 miles
    Test number
    696720083007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail110,885 miles (+1,968)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,885 miles
    Test number
    809550183067
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass108,917 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    108,917 miles
    Test number
    177979282008
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f seat belt retracting weak

  20. Fail108,917 miles (+2,221)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,917 miles
    Test number
    829949282092
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f seat belt retracting weak

  21. Pass106,696 miles (+2,681)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    106,696 miles
    Test number
    248636571082
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wall has perishing cracks

  22. Pass104,015 miles (+4,987)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    104,015 miles
    Test number
    930092300138
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass99,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    99,028 miles
    Test number
    783117379114
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail99,025 miles (+6,807)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,025 miles
    Test number
    233207179143
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  25. Pass92,218 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    92,218 miles
    Test number
    714517658239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail91,968 miles (+16,193)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,968 miles
    Test number
    254720758291
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass75,775 miles (+7,738)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    75,775 miles
    Test number
    654225777252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass68,037 miles (+10,704)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    68,037 miles
    Test number
    751230527019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass57,333 miles (+192)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    57,333 miles
    Test number
    610960426048
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer becoming weak due to the corrosion † †rear number plate becoming deteriorated

  30. Fail57,141 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,141 miles
    Test number
    470234616078
    • FailureCoil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer becoming weak due to corrosion † †front brake pads becoming worn † †rear number plate becoming deterated

Questions about T178 KNG

Does T178 KNG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T178 KNG expired on 11 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T178 KNG?
The MOT on T178 KNG expired on 11 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T178 KNG done?
T178 KNG was recorded at 131,291 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2024, an average of 4,080 miles a year.
Has T178 KNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T178 KNG has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T178 KNG 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 T178 KNG find?
T178 KNG failed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2024 with 7 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, and 6 more.

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