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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T179 MYCMOT history

T179 MYC is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 100,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2025
Mileage
100,533 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T179 MYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T179 MYC was last recorded at 100,533 miles on 18 Aug 2025, 472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,061 miles · 3 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
472 miles
Average per year
3,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,533 miles
  • 2024 – 100,061 miles
  • 2023 – 99,761 miles
  • 2021 – 99,737 miles
  • 2020 – 99,605 miles
  • 2019 – 99,146 miles
  • 2018 – 98,230 miles
  • 2017 – 97,745 miles
  • 2016 – 97,401 miles
  • 2015 – 96,866 miles
  • 2014 – 87,848 miles
  • 2013 – 82,926 miles
  • 2012 – 77,415 miles
  • 2011 – 68,282 miles
  • 2010 – 54,609 miles
  • 2009 – 40,047 miles
  • 2008 – 34,816 miles
  • 2007 – 32,609 miles
  • 2006 – 30,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail100,533 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorSeat belt anchorage loose detached (7.1.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail100,533 miles (+472)8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,533 miles
    Test number
    953184638180
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage loose detached (7.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass100,061 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    100,061 miles
    Test number
    745653410894
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail100,057 miles (+296)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,057 miles
    Test number
    710938752125
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass99,761 miles (+24)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    99,761 miles
    Test number
    828431209885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass99,737 miles (+132)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,737 miles
    Test number
    102130579428
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • Advisory13 pin trailer socket cover broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s headlamp slightly loose
    • AdvisoryPresented as a 2 seater

  6. Pass99,605 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    99,605 miles
    Test number
    192583252155
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Fail99,605 miles (+459)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,605 miles
    Test number
    923006524890
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass99,146 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,146 miles
    Test number
    585157825622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror secured with tape
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread 3mm
    • AdvisoryBattery loose in carrier
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer skin corroded and slight blow form centre to rear exhaust joint
    • AdvisoryRear boot struts defective

  9. Fail99,146 miles (+916)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,146 miles
    Test number
    677183516277
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak rubber blank off plug in inlet manifold leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror secured with tape
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread 3mm
    • AdvisoryBattery loose in carrier
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer skin corroded and slight blow form centre to rear exhaust joint
    • AdvisoryRear boot struts defective

  10. Pass98,230 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    98,230 miles
    Test number
    649119812829
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front beam image reduced

  11. Fail98,225 miles (+480)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,225 miles
    Test number
    551541108406
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to the front, along fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from wheel cylinder to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from wheel cylinder to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front beam image reduced

  12. Pass97,745 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    97,745 miles
    Test number
    654339122614
    • AdvisoryOffside Front and nearside front mirror covers missing
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker covers corroded

  13. Fail97,739 miles (+338)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,739 miles
    Test number
    988865735894
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front and nearside front mirror covers missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper insucure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel noisy
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker covers corroded
    • AdvisoryPoor image on both h/lamps

  14. Pass97,401 miles (+535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    97,401 miles
    Test number
    260007961678
    • AdvisoryNear side wing mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil misting near steering rack pump

  15. Pass96,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    96,866 miles
    Test number
    937367775107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,866 miles (+9,018)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,866 miles
    Test number
    709387375162
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass87,848 miles (+4,922)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,848 miles
    Test number
    599182284103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,926 miles (+5,511)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    82,926 miles
    Test number
    937351253147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,415 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,415 miles
    Test number
    299813562489
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass77,415 miles (+9,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,415 miles
    Test number
    627413962183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass68,282 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    68,282 miles
    Test number
    845866461110
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  22. Fail68,273 miles (+13,664)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,273 miles
    Test number
    256536461154
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass54,609 miles (+92)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,609 miles
    Test number
    661497660184
    • 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)
    • NoteCentre bracket broke on exhaust
    • NoteHeadlamps cloudy

  24. Fail54,517 miles (+14,470)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,517 miles
    Test number
    684955960172
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteCentre bracket broke on exhaust
    • NoteHeadlamps cloudy

  25. Pass40,047 miles (+5,231)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,047 miles
    Test number
    774145739144
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeadlamp aim's slightly blurry
    • NoteN/s/r tyre starting to perish

  26. Pass34,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,816 miles
    Test number
    510372518147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail34,816 miles (+2,207)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,816 miles
    Test number
    780792618143
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  28. Pass32,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,609 miles
    Test number
    603879507168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail32,609 miles (+1,953)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,609 miles
    Test number
    702159107116
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  30. Pass30,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    30,656 miles
    Test number
    874717856117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T179 MYC

Does T179 MYC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T179 MYC expired on 2 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T179 MYC?
The MOT on T179 MYC expired on 2 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T179 MYC done?
T179 MYC was recorded at 100,533 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2025, an average of 3,639 miles a year.
Has T179 MYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T179 MYC has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T179 MYC 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 T179 MYC find?
T179 MYC failed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2025 with 8 major defects and 8 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 13 more.

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