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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass117,425 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Pass46,475 miles (+2,558)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    46,475 miles
    Test number
    336222623368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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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