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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T197 MWXMOT history

T197 MWX is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 4 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 77,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2023
Mileage
77,048 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T197 MWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T197 MWX was last recorded at 77,048 miles on 28 Feb 2023, 12,573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,475 miles · 2 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
12,573 miles
Average per year
2,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 77,048 miles
  • 2022 – 64,475 miles
  • 2019 – 64,457 miles
  • 2018 – 64,382 miles
  • 2016 – 62,641 miles
  • 2015 – 60,182 miles
  • 2014 – 58,176 miles
  • 2013 – 57,241 miles
  • 2012 – 54,026 miles
  • 2011 – 52,645 miles
  • 2010 – 47,435 miles
  • 2009 – 44,065 miles
  • 2008 – 39,864 miles
  • 2007 – 36,369 miles
  • 2006 – 32,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail77,048 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail77,048 miles (+12,573)1 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,048 miles
    Test number
    826530574022
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass64,475 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,475 miles
    Test number
    705939565311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail64,471 miles (+14)2 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,471 miles
    Test number
    461826360561
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass64,457 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,457 miles
    Test number
    575413378465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,382 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    64,382 miles
    Test number
    226117109414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  6. Fail64,382 miles (+1,741)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,382 miles
    Test number
    217763830155
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass62,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    62,641 miles
    Test number
    354323832577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail62,641 miles (+2,459)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,641 miles
    Test number
    966257808438
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  9. Pass60,182 miles (+2,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,182 miles
    Test number
    526129688531
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre sidewall cracking

  10. Pass58,176 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    58,176 miles
    Test number
    137044844315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail58,175 miles (+934)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,175 miles
    Test number
    647453044375
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass57,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    57,241 miles
    Test number
    957487713339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail57,241 miles (+3,215)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,241 miles
    Test number
    776736413376
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass54,026 miles (+1,381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    54,026 miles
    Test number
    405308032469
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  15. Pass52,645 miles (+5,210)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    52,645 miles
    Test number
    898122431305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f wiperblade slightly torn

  16. Pass47,435 miles (+3,370)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    47,435 miles
    Test number
    194541140351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,065 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,065 miles
    Test number
    840015439303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail44,065 miles (+4,201)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,065 miles
    Test number
    294394839302
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass39,864 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    39,864 miles
    Test number
    231562738351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail39,864 miles (+3,495)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,864 miles
    Test number
    942592738308
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass36,369 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    36,369 miles
    Test number
    894070047379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

  22. Fail36,366 miles (+3,716)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,366 miles
    Test number
    912620647324
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

  23. Pass32,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    32,650 miles
    Test number
    944922246329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,650 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,650 miles
    Test number
    852151146315
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBack box corroded

Questions about T197 MWX

Does T197 MWX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T197 MWX expired on 1 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T197 MWX?
The MOT on T197 MWX expired on 1 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T197 MWX done?
T197 MWX was recorded at 77,048 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2023, an average of 2,736 miles a year.
Has T197 MWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T197 MWX has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T197 MWX 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 T197 MWX find?
T197 MWX failed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2023 with 1 dangerous defect and 10 major defects: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 8 more.

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