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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T185 SFAMOT history

T185 SFA is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 7 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 126,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2025
Mileage
126,374 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T185 SFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T185 SFA was last recorded at 126,374 miles on 15 Oct 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,367 miles · 14 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 126,374 miles
  • 2023 – 121,686 miles
  • 2022 – 117,648 miles
  • 2021 – 113,873 miles
  • 2020 – 111,779 miles
  • 2019 – 108,543 miles
  • 2018 – 105,666 miles
  • 2017 – 101,859 miles
  • 2016 – 96,438 miles
  • 2015 – 93,797 miles
  • 2014 – 88,496 miles
  • 2013 – 84,231 miles
  • 2012 – 77,977 miles
  • 2011 – 75,251 miles
  • 2010 – 71,644 miles
  • 2009 – 68,003 miles
  • 2008 – 64,651 miles
  • 2007 – 60,027 miles
  • 2006 – 55,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,374 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear box weld broken (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak around exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex-hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material runs along side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex-hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,374 miles (+7)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    126,374 miles
    Test number
    335403654221
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear box weld broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak around exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex-hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material runs along side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex-hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail126,367 miles (+4,681)7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,367 miles
    Test number
    344576160503
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear box weld broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak around exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex-hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material runs along side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex-hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass121,686 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    121,686 miles
    Test number
    367353494024
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Would benefit from a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pinhole in center pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount has slight play (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail121,686 miles (+4,038)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,686 miles
    Test number
    531414203276
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Would benefit from a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pinhole in center pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount has slight play (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass117,648 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    117,648 miles
    Test number
    533724032072
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail117,615 miles (+3,742)2 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,615 miles
    Test number
    439640591007
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens require a polish (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Would benefit from a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass113,873 miles (+2,094)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    113,873 miles
    Test number
    941276910405
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass111,779 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,779 miles
    Test number
    277689554720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,773 miles (+3,230)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,773 miles
    Test number
    856861939434
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass108,543 miles (+2,877)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,543 miles
    Test number
    618973611945
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated cable sticking (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass105,666 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,666 miles
    Test number
    316416533794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail105,666 miles (+3,807)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,666 miles
    Test number
    330667627284
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded DO NOT DRIVE !! (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking DO NOT DRIVE !! (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass101,859 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,859 miles
    Test number
    818745072204
    • AdvisoryRear silencer in poor conditions
  14. Fail101,813 miles (+5,375)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,813 miles
    Test number
    705224326364
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer in poor conditions
  15. Pass96,438 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,438 miles
    Test number
    816594689194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
  16. Fail96,438 miles (+2,641)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,438 miles
    Test number
    438997569503
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
  17. Pass93,797 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,797 miles
    Test number
    766990815133
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake cable outer casing deteriorating
  18. Fail93,797 miles (+5,301)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,797 miles
    Test number
    566686105171
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake cable outer casing deteriorating
  19. Pass88,496 miles (+4,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,496 miles
    Test number
    998845094060
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  20. Pass84,231 miles (+6,254)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,231 miles
    Test number
    297414293007
    • DangerousAccelarator sticking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  21. Pass77,977 miles (+2,726)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    77,977 miles
    Test number
    418661882031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    75,251 miles
    Test number
    576446771096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,251 miles (+3,607)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,251 miles
    Test number
    698465171065
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
  24. Pass71,644 miles (+3,641)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,644 miles
    Test number
    150851380407
    • NoteOil leak
  25. Pass68,003 miles (+3,352)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,003 miles
    Test number
    260023889000
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  26. Pass64,651 miles (+4,624)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    64,651 miles
    Test number
    454110688027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass60,027 miles (+4,774)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    60,027 miles
    Test number
    100480487448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass55,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    55,253 miles
    Test number
    922562686053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T185 SFA

Does T185 SFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T185 SFA expired on 14 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T185 SFA?
The MOT on T185 SFA expired on 14 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T185 SFA done?
T185 SFA was recorded at 126,374 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2024, an average of 3,831 miles a year.
Has T185 SFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T185 SFA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T185 SFA 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 T185 SFA find?
T185 SFA passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2024 with 9 advisories: exhaust mounting defective rear box weld broken; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak around exhaust joint; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex-hose, and 6 more.

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