
Vauxhall Astra
Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,796 cc
T18 CTAMOT history
T18 CTA is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 27 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 117,425 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 117,425 mi
- At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,644 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T18 CTA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 27 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T18 CTA was last recorded at 117,425 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 15,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 101,453 miles · 31 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 15,972 miles
- Average per year
- 5,644 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 117,425 miles
- 2024 – 101,453 miles
- 2023 – 93,006 miles
- 2020 – 91,653 miles
- 2018 – 76,691 miles
- 2017 – 68,019 miles
- 2016 – 62,665 miles
- 2015 – 53,028 miles
- 2013 – 46,475 miles
- 2012 – 43,917 miles
What the latest MOT found
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 17 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,425 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 117,425 miles
- Test number
- 779023745972
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail117,425 miles (+15,972)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,425 miles
- Test number
- 114934802785
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass101,453 miles (+38)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 101,453 miles
- Test number
- 478572514991
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail101,415 miles (+387)1 dangerous7 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,415 miles
- Test number
- 463794146574
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to excessive oil leak (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to excessive oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail101,028 miles (+8,022)1 dangerous7 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,028 miles
- Test number
- 103603767618
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine Oil cooler area (Rocker cover also leaking ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Damaged and missing edge (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryBOTH front headlights slight misting
- AdvisoryFront subframe mounting points corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak rocker cover (ATTENTION NEEDED)
- AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle body and on suspension and brake pipes
Pass93,006 miles (+19)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 93,006 miles
- Test number
- 714891156413
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail92,987 miles (+1,334)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,987 miles
- Test number
- 470880182080
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass91,653 miles (+14,962)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 91,653 miles
- Test number
- 921856638916
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass76,691 miles (+3,412)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 76,691 miles
- Test number
- 397080420764
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear heat shield rattling
Pass73,279 miles (+19)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 73,279 miles
- Test number
- 818063724768
- AdvisoryFront brake hose unions heavily corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre low
Fail73,260 miles (+5,241)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,260 miles
- Test number
- 624527140634
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake hose unions heavily corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre low
Pass68,019 miles (+5,354)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 68,019 miles
- Test number
- 263284863477
- AdvisorySlight play offside front droplink
- AdvisoryTested in wet conditions
Pass62,665 miles (+9,637)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 62,665 miles
- Test number
- 647263842343
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryExhaust system rusty, rear heat shield loose
Pass53,028 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 53,028 miles
- Test number
- 547693615006
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteRear exhaust heat shield insecure
Fail53,028 miles (+6,553)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,028 miles
- Test number
- 759763815049
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteRear exhaust heat shield insecure
Pass46,475 miles (+2,558)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 46,475 miles
- Test number
- 336222623368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,917 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 43,917 miles
- Test number
- 727182322334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T18 CTA
- Does T18 CTA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 CTA is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T18 CTA?
- The MOT on T18 CTA is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T18 CTA done?
- T18 CTA was recorded at 117,425 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 5,644 miles a year.
- Has T18 CTA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T18 CTA has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on T18 CTA 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 T18 CTA find?
- T18 CTA passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 2 more.
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