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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass160,808 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass123,447 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    123,447 miles
    Test number
    903954774145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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))
  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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)
  18. Pass91,119 miles (+8,696)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    91,119 miles
    Test number
    926344124232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. 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)
  23. 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)
  24. 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)
  25. Pass71,995 miles (+4,512)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    71,995 miles
    Test number
    920810940113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass67,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    67,483 miles
    Test number
    250765029129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. 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)
  28. 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)
  29. 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)
  30. 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)
  31. 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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