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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T198 VREMOT history

T198 VRE is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 2 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2025 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2025
Mileage
105,438 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T198 VRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T198 VRE was last recorded at 105,438 miles on 31 Jul 2024, 1,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jul 2006: 45,740 miles, lower than 156,047 miles on 23 Jul 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,798 miles · 4 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 105,438 miles
  • 2023 – 103,798 miles
  • 2022 – 102,511 miles
  • 2021 – 99,138 miles
  • 2020 – 96,303 miles
  • 2019 – 95,665 miles
  • 2018 – 92,938 miles
  • 2017 – 89,077 miles
  • 2016 – 85,284 miles
  • 2015 – 81,516 miles
  • 2014 – 76,229 miles
  • 2013 – 71,577 miles
  • 2012 – 68,140 miles
  • 2011 – 64,829 miles
  • 2010 – 61,301 miles
  • 2009 – 58,319 miles
  • 2008 – 53,602 miles
  • 2007 – 50,536 miles
  • 2006 – 45,740 miles
  • 2005 – 156,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,438 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust rear box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,438 miles (+1,640)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    105,438 miles
    Test number
    721645049181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,798 miles (+1,287)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,798 miles
    Test number
    577073103108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,511 miles (+3,373)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    102,511 miles
    Test number
    400159167555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,138 miles (+2,835)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    99,138 miles
    Test number
    636045713595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,303 miles (+638)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    96,303 miles
    Test number
    963214297162
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  6. Pass95,665 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,665 miles
    Test number
    121480920313
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded

  7. Fail95,659 miles (+2,721)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,659 miles
    Test number
    753621163888
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working offside and nearside (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside from load valve to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded

  8. Pass92,938 miles (+3,861)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    92,938 miles
    Test number
    111355793733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded around chassis area (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded out of flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded around chassis area (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded out of flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass89,077 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,077 miles
    Test number
    726418857484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail89,077 miles (+3,793)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,077 miles
    Test number
    516185177766
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass85,284 miles (+3,768)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,284 miles
    Test number
    277656454420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,516 miles (+5,287)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    81,516 miles
    Test number
    356486835110
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
    • NoteRear shock absorber covers in poor condition

  13. Pass76,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    76,229 miles
    Test number
    889557744124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,229 miles (+4,652)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,229 miles
    Test number
    906777644198
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Fail71,577 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,577 miles
    Test number
    186238063119
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass71,577 miles (+3,437)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,577 miles
    Test number
    968708963194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass68,140 miles (+3,311)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,140 miles
    Test number
    788372082166
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded but not blowing

  18. Pass64,829 miles (+3,528)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    64,829 miles
    Test number
    725659281115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,301 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,301 miles
    Test number
    794099300285
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass61,301 miles (+2,982)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,301 miles
    Test number
    922299700246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,319 miles (+4,717)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    58,319 miles
    Test number
    923345699150
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  22. Pass53,602 miles (+3,066)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,602 miles
    Test number
    100554618237
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer casing corroded

  23. Pass50,536 miles (+4,796)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    50,536 miles
    Test number
    422599307241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,740 miles (-110,307)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,740 miles
    Test number
    950663006214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass156,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    156,047 miles
    Test number
    270534405242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T198 VRE

Does T198 VRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T198 VRE expired on 3 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T198 VRE?
The MOT on T198 VRE expired on 3 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T198 VRE done?
T198 VRE was recorded at 105,438 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2024.
Has T198 VRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T198 VRE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2019.
Has the mileage on T198 VRE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jul 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T198 VRE find?
T198 VRE passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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