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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T221 BLGMOT history

T221 BLG is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 10,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2023
Mileage
10,761 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T221 BLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T221 BLG was last recorded at 10,761 miles on 14 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Apr 2022: 10,761 miles, lower than 107,550 miles on 11 Apr 2022.

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
107,550 miles · 11 Apr 2022

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 10,761 miles
  • 2021 – 104,189 miles
  • 2020 – 101,341 miles
  • 2019 – 97,137 miles
  • 2018 – 93,135 miles
  • 2017 – 89,376 miles
  • 2016 – 85,516 miles
  • 2015 – 80,344 miles
  • 2014 – 76,221 miles
  • 2013 – 71,883 miles
  • 2012 – 66,672 miles
  • 2011 – 61,504 miles
  • 2010 – 56,512 miles
  • 2009 – 51,579 miles
  • 2008 – 47,807 miles
  • 2007 – 44,288 miles
  • 2006 – 41,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass10,761 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNsr and osr wheel arches corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass10,761 miles (-96,789)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    10,761 miles
    Test number
    970399421563
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsr and osr wheel arches corroded

  2. Fail107,550 miles (+3,361)5 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,550 miles
    Test number
    639454902527
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsr and osr wheel arches corroded

  3. Pass104,189 miles (+2,848)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    104,189 miles
    Test number
    817586990377
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass101,341 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    101,341 miles
    Test number
    687759142849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail101,341 miles (+4,204)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,341 miles
    Test number
    747401032138
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,137 miles (+4,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    97,137 miles
    Test number
    391923720848
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass93,135 miles (+3,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    93,135 miles
    Test number
    296467860286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass89,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,376 miles
    Test number
    347235955940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,376 miles (+3,860)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,376 miles
    Test number
    273521756279
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  10. Pass85,516 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,516 miles
    Test number
    195380151085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail85,466 miles (+5,122)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,466 miles
    Test number
    250973589189
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass80,344 miles (+4,123)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,344 miles
    Test number
    545179775046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,221 miles
    Test number
    829028774009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,221 miles (+4,338)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,221 miles
    Test number
    149288874432
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  15. Pass71,883 miles (+5,211)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,883 miles
    Test number
    998049673021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  16. Pass66,672 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,672 miles
    Test number
    748890492041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  17. Fail66,672 miles (+5,168)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,672 miles
    Test number
    998940192067
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  18. Pass61,504 miles (+4,992)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,504 miles
    Test number
    658331991007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,512 miles
    Test number
    861731780049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,512 miles (+4,933)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,512 miles
    Test number
    523411480011
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass51,579 miles (+3,772)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,579 miles
    Test number
    723809999057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,807 miles (+3,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,807 miles
    Test number
    712591598010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass44,288 miles (+3,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    44,288 miles
    Test number
    991612207148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass41,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    41,156 miles
    Test number
    294033506422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T221 BLG

Does T221 BLG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T221 BLG expired on 18 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T221 BLG?
The MOT on T221 BLG expired on 18 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T221 BLG done?
T221 BLG was recorded at 10,761 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2022.
Has T221 BLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T221 BLG has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T221 BLG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Apr 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T221 BLG find?
T221 BLG passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2022 with 13 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge, and 10 more.

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