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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T229 OBDMOT history

T229 OBD is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 159,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
159,100 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T229 OBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T229 OBD was last recorded at 159,100 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 5,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,969 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,131 miles
Average per year
4,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,100 miles
  • 2025 – 153,969 miles
  • 2024 – 144,309 miles
  • 2023 – 135,934 miles
  • 2022 – 128,397 miles
  • 2021 – 121,075 miles
  • 2020 – 117,204 miles
  • 2019 – 116,026 miles
  • 2018 – 113,909 miles
  • 2017 – 109,491 miles
  • 2016 – 104,151 miles
  • 2015 – 99,324 miles
  • 2014 – 94,452 miles
  • 2012 – 86,992 miles
  • 2011 – 82,636 miles
  • 2010 – 78,662 miles
  • 2009 – 75,065 miles
  • 2008 – 71,843 miles
  • 2007 – 68,962 miles
  • 2006 – 64,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,100 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,100 miles (+5,131)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    159,100 miles
    Test number
    586436400628
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass153,969 miles (+9,660)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    153,969 miles
    Test number
    922630405821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass144,309 miles (+8,375)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    144,309 miles
    Test number
    481941720448
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass135,934 miles (+7,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    135,934 miles
    Test number
    696793242255
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces poor (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass128,397 miles (+7,322)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    128,397 miles
    Test number
    436526064051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,075 miles (+3,871)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    121,075 miles
    Test number
    657943241618
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Requires attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Requires attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both NSR and OSR coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass117,204 miles (+1,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    117,204 miles
    Test number
    248620710891
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing thin

  8. Pass116,026 miles (+2,117)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    116,026 miles
    Test number
    136793651320
    • AdvisoryBoth front brakes inner faces have corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth rear springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass113,909 miles (+4,418)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,909 miles
    Test number
    227631469202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    109,491 miles
    Test number
    911932776386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail109,491 miles (+5,340)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,491 miles
    Test number
    978367371937
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass104,151 miles (+4,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    104,151 miles
    Test number
    161286560340
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass99,324 miles (+4,872)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    99,324 miles
    Test number
    687778385179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    94,452 miles
    Test number
    187368584147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,452 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,452 miles
    Test number
    259558684161
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    236254693444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,992 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    86,992 miles
    Test number
    435914782146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail86,992 miles (+4,356)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,992 miles
    Test number
    245004882146
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass82,636 miles (+3,974)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    82,636 miles
    Test number
    287441381170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    78,662 miles
    Test number
    201661480189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,662 miles (+3,597)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,662 miles
    Test number
    261150080119
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass75,065 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    75,065 miles
    Test number
    560648389180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,016 miles (+3,173)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,016 miles
    Test number
    924353489171
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  24. Pass71,843 miles (+2,881)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    71,843 miles
    Test number
    653005488173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass68,962 miles (+4,335)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    68,962 miles
    Test number
    200285197451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass64,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    64,627 miles
    Test number
    403156196180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T229 OBD

Does T229 OBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T229 OBD is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T229 OBD?
The MOT on T229 OBD is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T229 OBD done?
T229 OBD was recorded at 159,100 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 4,718 miles a year.
Has T229 OBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T229 OBD has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on T229 OBD 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 T229 OBD find?
T229 OBD passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: general underbody corrosion.; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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