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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,389 cc

T184 RCTMOT history

T184 RCT is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 40,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2025
Mileage
40,689 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2021
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T184 RCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,389 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T184 RCT was last recorded at 40,689 miles on 16 Feb 2021, 8,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2014.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,771 miles · 24 Feb 2014
Between the last two tests
8,918 miles
Average per year
1,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 40,689 miles
  • 2014 – 31,771 miles
  • 2013 – 30,009 miles
  • 2007 – 21,188 miles
  • 2006 – 19,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Fuel pipe leaking local to main filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside wing mirror cover damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside wing mirror cover damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • General corrosion underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read7 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    854870439552
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe leaking local to main filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    887438660514
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror cover damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror cover damaged
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside of vehicle

  3. FailMileage not read1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    174208628907
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror cover damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror cover damaged
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside of vehicle

  4. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    981473121309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  5. FailMileage not read1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    829254344018
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  6. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    736272947926
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass40,689 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    40,689 miles
    Test number
    819743330514
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    237848581725
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. FailMileage not read1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    354429801525
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    659597965924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    470344160445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    761461009600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    268099020682
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    849477125801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. FailMileage not read3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    715418057442
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    589198545028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,771 miles (+1,762)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    31,771 miles
    Test number
    747155354063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,009 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    30,009 miles
    Test number
    839494243044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    957962352035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    756661252099
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    629499631032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    174753950405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    111405359054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    574228978084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. FailMileage not read1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    974268878090
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass21,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,188 miles
    Test number
    143657287030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail21,188 miles (+2,107)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,188 miles
    Test number
    151376287080
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  28. Pass19,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,081 miles
    Test number
    163788266094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail19,081 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,081 miles
    Test number
    150826766401
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T184 RCT

Does T184 RCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T184 RCT expired on 8 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T184 RCT?
The MOT on T184 RCT expired on 8 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T184 RCT done?
T184 RCT was recorded at 40,689 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2021, an average of 1,445 miles a year.
Has T184 RCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T184 RCT has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T184 RCT 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 T184 RCT find?
T184 RCT failed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with 7 major defects, 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration; offside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill; offside rear position lamp not working, and 7 more.

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