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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T235 THRMOT history

T235 THR is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 127,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2025
Mileage
127,006 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T235 THR
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
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T235 THR was last recorded at 127,006 miles on 20 Feb 2025, 1,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,855 miles · 1 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,151 miles
Average per year
5,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,006 miles
  • 2024 – 125,855 miles
  • 2023 – 124,320 miles
  • 2022 – 122,206 miles
  • 2021 – 121,023 miles
  • 2020 – 119,708 miles
  • 2019 – 116,776 miles
  • 2018 – 112,840 miles
  • 2017 – 106,012 miles
  • 2016 – 99,066 miles
  • 2015 – 94,335 miles
  • 2014 – 78,474 miles
  • 2013 – 70,782 miles
  • 2012 – 64,071 miles
  • 2011 – 55,288 miles
  • 2010 – 45,659 miles
  • 2009 – 35,401 miles
  • 2008 – 30,232 miles
  • 2007 – 26,202 miles
  • 2006 – 19,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail127,006 miles
  • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded centre ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both axel beam mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Both tyres over 10 years old
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear axle mountings corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail127,006 miles (+1,151)1 dangerous4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,006 miles
    Test number
    826325390219
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded centre ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both axel beam mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyres over 10 years old
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass125,855 miles (+1,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,855 miles
    Test number
    195954339211
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass124,320 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    124,320 miles
    Test number
    645828483956
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s bushs (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s axle mounts to body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear steering suspension and braking components

  4. Fail124,319 miles (+2,113)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,319 miles
    Test number
    465769533341
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s bushs (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s axle mounts to body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear steering suspension and braking components

  5. Pass122,206 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    122,206 miles
    Test number
    780921992478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle mountings corroded

  6. Fail122,180 miles (+1,157)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,180 miles
    Test number
    563533061064
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle mountings corroded

  7. Pass121,023 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    121,023 miles
    Test number
    219636042098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle mounting brackets corroded

  8. Fail121,023 miles (+1,315)1 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,023 miles
    Test number
    147601086029
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle mounting brackets corroded

  9. Pass119,708 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    119,708 miles
    Test number
    278681348270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle mtg brackets corroded

  10. Fail119,708 miles (+2,932)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,708 miles
    Test number
    953183874042
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle mtg brackets corroded

  11. Pass116,776 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    116,776 miles
    Test number
    844551246106
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail116,776 miles (+3,936)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,776 miles
    Test number
    325483529959
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass112,840 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    112,840 miles
    Test number
    125385759128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail112,839 miles (+6,827)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,839 miles
    Test number
    719909149021
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass106,012 miles (+6,946)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    106,012 miles
    Test number
    423891953938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass99,066 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    99,066 miles
    Test number
    991796275162
    • AdvisoryFront Disc corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail99,063 miles (+4,728)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,063 miles
    Test number
    766020523544
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Disc corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass94,335 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    94,335 miles
    Test number
    497492645040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail94,335 miles (+15,861)7 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,335 miles
    Test number
    915192045059
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking and also has inner edge wear

  20. Pass78,474 miles (+7,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    78,474 miles
    Test number
    489972734070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass70,782 miles (+6,711)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,782 miles
    Test number
    866146823013
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear and centre exhaust deteriorated (corrosion) but not blowing yet
    • NoteSlight feathering on rear tyres

  22. Pass64,071 miles (+8,783)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,071 miles
    Test number
    256123722037
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront discs pitted on inner face

  23. Pass55,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,288 miles
    Test number
    949459631053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,288 miles (+9,629)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,288 miles
    Test number
    875788231010
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass45,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,659 miles
    Test number
    443131840037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,659 miles (+10,258)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,659 miles
    Test number
    390147130039
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

  27. Pass35,401 miles (+5,169)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    35,401 miles
    Test number
    174465249422
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust box and tail corroed
    • NoteSmall cut n/s/r tyre outter wall

  28. Pass30,232 miles (+4,030)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    30,232 miles
    Test number
    941780448052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass26,202 miles (+6,772)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,202 miles
    Test number
    930391147081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass19,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    19,430 miles
    Test number
    234538246043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail19,430 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,430 miles
    Test number
    320798746082
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about T235 THR

Does T235 THR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T235 THR expired on 16 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T235 THR?
The MOT on T235 THR expired on 16 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T235 THR done?
T235 THR was recorded at 127,006 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2025, an average of 5,659 miles a year.
Has T235 THR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T235 THR has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T235 THR 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 T235 THR find?
T235 THR failed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 10 advisories: rear brake load sensing valve seized and abs not fitted or inoperative; offside front brake hose ferrule excessively corroded centre ferrule; offside parking brake inoperative on one side, and 12 more.

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