
Vauxhall Astra
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc
T216 NECMOT history
T216 NEC is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 160,808 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 160,808 mi
- At MOT on 14 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 5,982 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T216 NEC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 27 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T216 NEC was last recorded at 160,808 miles on 14 Aug 2024, 22,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 May 2007: 7,741 miles, lower than 51,741 miles on 22 May 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 138,587 miles · 30 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 22,221 miles
- Average per year
- 5,982 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 160,808 miles
- 2023 – 138,587 miles
- 2022 – 135,694 miles
- 2021 – 133,666 miles
- 2020 – 130,981 miles
- 2019 – 127,924 miles
- 2018 – 123,447 miles
- 2017 – 115,587 miles
- 2016 – 107,614 miles
- 2015 – 99,862 miles
- 2014 – 91,119 miles
- 2013 – 82,423 miles
- 2012 – 78,693 miles
- 2011 – 75,605 miles
- 2010 – 71,995 miles
- 2009 – 67,483 miles
- 2008 – 62,408 miles
- 2007 – 7,741 miles
- 2006 – 51,741 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside headlight slightly insecureRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlight slightly insecure
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2015
Fluid leak, but not excessive Seeping from power steering motor / reservoir area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside headlight slightly insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear axle front mount corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front strut top mounts have slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
31 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,808 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 160,808 miles
- Test number
- 114893165059
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside headlight slightly insecure
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlight slightly insecure
Fail160,808 miles (+22,221)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,808 miles
- Test number
- 192544313781
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside headlight slightly insecure
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlight slightly insecure
Pass138,587 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 138,587 miles
- Test number
- 769287547083
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Seeping from power steering motor / reservoir area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear axle front mount corroded
- AdvisoryNearside headlight slightly insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear axle front mount corroded
- AdvisoryOffside headlight slightly insecure
Fail138,586 miles (+2,892)6 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,586 miles
- Test number
- 327939532377
- MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe tube nut excessively corroded and thin (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Seeping from power steering motor / reservoir area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside headlight slightly insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear axle front mount corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear axle front mount corroded
- AdvisoryOffside headlight slightly insecure
Pass135,694 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 135,694 miles
- Test number
- 502130796478
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear axle mount brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail135,693 miles (+2,027)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,693 miles
- Test number
- 978145396622
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear axle mount brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass133,666 miles (+44)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 133,666 miles
- Test number
- 714146232136
- AdvisoryFront strut top mounts have slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Fail133,622 miles (+2,641)7 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,622 miles
- Test number
- 948270180498
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to hose ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak casing corroded and has pin hole leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront strut top mounts have slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass130,981 miles (+3,057)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 130,981 miles
- Test number
- 746478327879
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS/NS mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap slightly damaged still sealed
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing, slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Valance corroded & holed
Pass127,924 miles (+5)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 127,924 miles
- Test number
- 568221404448
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower rear valance corroded and holed
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front pattern weak but there
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail127,919 miles (+4,472)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,919 miles
- Test number
- 718785845005
- MajorNearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded under front wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded under front wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower rear valance corroded and holed
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front pattern weak but there
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass123,447 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 123,447 miles
- Test number
- 903954774145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,411 miles (+7,824)8 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,411 miles
- Test number
- 263042778933
- MajorCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- MajorIndicator switch inoperative turns main beam on as well (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after flex to hub (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working do not self park (3.4 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass115,587 miles (+7,973)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 115,587 miles
- Test number
- 551111992794
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass107,614 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 107,614 miles
- Test number
- 331884103371
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded and holed
Fail107,614 miles (+7,752)3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,614 miles
- Test number
- 803645645292
- Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded and holed
Pass99,862 miles (+8,743)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 99,862 miles
- Test number
- 143250830466
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass91,119 miles (+8,696)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 91,119 miles
- Test number
- 926344124232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,423 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 82,423 miles
- Test number
- 865226003299
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail82,423 miles (+3,730)2 dangerous10 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,423 miles
- Test number
- 868257993179
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass78,693 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2013
- Odometer
- 78,693 miles
- Test number
- 699376932152
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail78,693 miles (+3,088)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,693 miles
- Test number
- 846456932120
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass75,605 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2012
- Odometer
- 75,605 miles
- Test number
- 815949431116
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail75,605 miles (+3,610)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,605 miles
- Test number
- 676449731191
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass71,995 miles (+4,512)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2011
- Odometer
- 71,995 miles
- Test number
- 920810940113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,483 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2010
- Odometer
- 67,483 miles
- Test number
- 250765029129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,483 miles (+5,075)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,483 miles
- Test number
- 600995929131
- FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass62,408 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2009
- Odometer
- 62,408 miles
- Test number
- 274729218493
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail62,408 miles (+54,667)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,408 miles
- Test number
- 762899918186
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass7,741 miles (-44,000)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2008
- Odometer
- 7,741 miles
- Test number
- 300076737184
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass51,741 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2007
- Odometer
- 51,741 miles
- Test number
- 300802346150
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T216 NEC
- Does T216 NEC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T216 NEC expired on 29 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T216 NEC?
- The MOT on T216 NEC expired on 29 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T216 NEC done?
- T216 NEC was recorded at 160,808 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2024, an average of 5,982 miles a year.
- Has T216 NEC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T216 NEC has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on T216 NEC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 May 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T216 NEC find?
- T216 NEC passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front axle mount; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front axle mount, and 3 more.
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