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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T181 RTVMOT history

T181 RTV is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 68,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
68,792 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T181 RTV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T181 RTV was last recorded at 68,792 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,785 miles · 15 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,792 miles
  • 2025 – 68,600 miles
  • 2024 – 68,247 miles
  • 2023 – 67,787 miles
  • 2022 – 67,248 miles
  • 2021 – 66,508 miles
  • 2020 – 65,483 miles
  • 2019 – 64,469 miles
  • 2018 – 63,952 miles
  • 2017 – 63,805 miles
  • 2016 – 63,083 miles
  • 2015 – 62,799 miles
  • 2014 – 61,298 miles
  • 2013 – 60,153 miles
  • 2012 – 59,326 miles
  • 2011 – 58,778 miles
  • 2010 – 57,788 miles
  • 2009 – 56,933 miles
  • 2008 – 55,603 miles
  • 2007 – 55,234 miles
  • 2006 – 54,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,792 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCar have age rust underneath alloverRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass68,792 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    68,792 miles
    Test number
    544444959323
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCar have age rust underneath allover

  2. Fail68,785 miles (+185)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,785 miles
    Test number
    484923191049
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCar have age rust underneath allover

  3. Pass68,600 miles (+353)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    68,600 miles
    Test number
    436823903150
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass68,247 miles (+460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    68,247 miles
    Test number
    827952921058
    • AdvisoryCar have age rust underneath all over

  5. Pass67,787 miles (+539)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,787 miles
    Test number
    148258242239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass67,248 miles (+740)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    67,248 miles
    Test number
    571331707532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,508 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    66,508 miles
    Test number
    712697479112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch corroded.

  8. Fail66,507 miles (+1,024)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,507 miles
    Test number
    124765244087
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil level low.

  9. Pass65,483 miles (+1,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    65,483 miles
    Test number
    519176829161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer wheel arch slight corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass64,469 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    64,469 miles
    Test number
    255868302113
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail64,467 miles (+515)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,467 miles
    Test number
    970692094259
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass63,952 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,952 miles
    Test number
    523991926444
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective under inflated

  13. Fail63,949 miles (+144)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,949 miles
    Test number
    448797612662
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective under inflated

  14. Pass63,805 miles (+722)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,805 miles
    Test number
    109235602332
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat doesn't tilt
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass63,083 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,083 miles
    Test number
    261359478436
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat won't tilt
    • AdvisoryBattery not fully secure

  16. Fail63,083 miles (+284)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,083 miles
    Test number
    291696270721
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat won't tilt
    • AdvisoryBattery not fully secure

  17. Pass62,799 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,799 miles
    Test number
    844013885269
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY POOR SURFACES. (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail62,793 miles (+1,495)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,793 miles
    Test number
    493512371102
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded ALL BRAKE PIPE SECTIONS. (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY POOR SURFACES. (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass61,298 miles (+1,145)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,298 miles
    Test number
    367982464403
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBrake pipe corrosion reaching limit of pass.
    • NoteOil leak-from filter?

  20. Pass60,153 miles (+827)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,153 miles
    Test number
    788145443215
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass59,326 miles (+548)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,326 miles
    Test number
    977665582104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust centre rear joint deteriated

  22. Pass58,778 miles (+990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    58,778 miles
    Test number
    229788081173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass57,788 miles (+855)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    57,788 miles
    Test number
    442889260126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,933 miles (+1,330)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    56,933 miles
    Test number
    533266199118
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass55,603 miles (+369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,603 miles
    Test number
    220414398409
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass55,234 miles (+293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    55,234 miles
    Test number
    250396097146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass54,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    54,941 miles
    Test number
    903176026167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T181 RTV

Does T181 RTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T181 RTV is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T181 RTV?
The MOT on T181 RTV is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T181 RTV done?
T181 RTV was recorded at 68,792 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 680 miles a year.
Has T181 RTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T181 RTV has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T181 RTV 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 T181 RTV find?
T181 RTV passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front oil leak, but not excessive; front suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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