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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T228 XFAMOT history

T228 XFA is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2024 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 116,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2024
Mileage
116,269 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2023
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T228 XFA
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
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T228 XFA was last recorded at 116,269 miles on 7 Apr 2023, 124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,145 miles · 9 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
124 miles
Average per year
3,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,269 miles
  • 2022 – 116,145 miles
  • 2021 – 115,436 miles
  • 2020 – 114,583 miles
  • 2019 – 111,464 miles
  • 2018 – 110,605 miles
  • 2017 – 109,059 miles
  • 2016 – 105,798 miles
  • 2015 – 103,126 miles
  • 2014 – 100,246 miles
  • 2013 – 95,495 miles
  • 2012 – 91,930 miles
  • 2011 – 87,962 miles
  • 2010 – 83,701 miles
  • 2009 – 78,469 miles
  • 2008 – 72,300 miles
  • 2007 – 66,674 miles
  • 2006 – 60,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,269 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,269 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    116,269 miles
    Test number
    292158765229
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail116,267 miles (+122)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,267 miles
    Test number
    535735517344
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass116,145 miles (+709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,145 miles
    Test number
    675312041331
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion on floor pan

  4. Pass115,436 miles (+853)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,436 miles
    Test number
    536039559014
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,583 miles (+3,119)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    114,583 miles
    Test number
    778650371471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,464 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    111,464 miles
    Test number
    716103929068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,605 miles (+1,546)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    110,605 miles
    Test number
    936537955608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,059 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    109,059 miles
    Test number
    993541788695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,057 miles (+3,259)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,057 miles
    Test number
    630662161265
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

  10. Pass105,798 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    105,798 miles
    Test number
    166685579548
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail105,798 miles (+2,672)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,798 miles
    Test number
    663301524826
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass103,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    103,126 miles
    Test number
    699447495047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,126 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,126 miles
    Test number
    827727295036
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass103,126 miles (+2,880)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    103,126 miles
    Test number
    985917395082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail100,246 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,246 miles
    Test number
    169255904199
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass100,246 miles (+4,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    100,246 miles
    Test number
    289125504101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass95,495 miles (+3,565)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    95,495 miles
    Test number
    408616203172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    91,930 miles
    Test number
    465359102102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,930 miles (+3,968)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,930 miles
    Test number
    886389302171
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass87,962 miles (+4,261)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    87,962 miles
    Test number
    846091011174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on metal brake pipes,to all four flexy brake hoses.

  21. Pass83,701 miles (+5,232)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    83,701 miles
    Test number
    800389600109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,469 miles (+6,169)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    78,469 miles
    Test number
    303330519124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    72,300 miles
    Test number
    883240418147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail72,300 miles (+5,626)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,300 miles
    Test number
    924140818135
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass66,674 miles (+6,011)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    66,674 miles
    Test number
    422381617114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    60,663 miles
    Test number
    233954816142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T228 XFA

Does T228 XFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T228 XFA expired on 6 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T228 XFA?
The MOT on T228 XFA expired on 6 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T228 XFA done?
T228 XFA was recorded at 116,269 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2023, an average of 3,280 miles a year.
Has T228 XFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T228 XFA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T228 XFA 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 T228 XFA find?
T228 XFA passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2023 with 7 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; offside rear outer wheel arch corroded, and 4 more.

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