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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,686 cc

T23 MNLMOT history

T23 MNL is a silver diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 15 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 199,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
199,183 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 MNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 MNL was last recorded at 199,183 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 13,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Aug 2021: 150,184 miles, lower than 204,996 miles on 25 Aug 2020.

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
185,429 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
13,754 miles
Average per year
6,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,183 miles
  • 2025 – 185,429 miles
  • 2024 – 175,357 miles
  • 2023 – 166,846 miles
  • 2022 – 158,871 miles
  • 2021 – 150,184 miles
  • 2020 – 204,996 miles
  • 2019 – 194,462 miles
  • 2018 – 184,345 miles
  • 2017 – 170,767 miles
  • 2016 – 169,042 miles
  • 2015 – 167,348 miles
  • 2014 – 158,658 miles
  • 2013 – 147,252 miles
  • 2012 – 134,926 miles
  • 2011 – 125,504 miles
  • 2010 – 110,193 miles
  • 2009 – 94,476 miles
  • 2008 – 76,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,183 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,183 miles (+13,754)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    199,183 miles
    Test number
    879416083198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass185,429 miles (+10,072)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    185,429 miles
    Test number
    825090619701
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass175,357 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    175,357 miles
    Test number
    792378308438
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail175,333 miles (+8,487)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,333 miles
    Test number
    367688120230
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass166,846 miles (+7,975)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    166,846 miles
    Test number
    535535521732
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass158,871 miles (+8,687)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    158,871 miles
    Test number
    148549974429
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass150,184 miles (-54,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    150,184 miles
    Test number
    240901854753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass204,996 miles (+10,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    204,996 miles
    Test number
    382753365455
    • AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass194,462 miles (+10,117)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    194,462 miles
    Test number
    272824944899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass184,345 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    184,345 miles
    Test number
    944579902595
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail184,345 miles (+13,578)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,345 miles
    Test number
    926122430807
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass170,767 miles (+1,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    170,767 miles
    Test number
    558143128461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass169,042 miles (+1,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    169,042 miles
    Test number
    890340504504
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass167,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    167,348 miles
    Test number
    276852555038
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail167,348 miles (+8,690)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,348 miles
    Test number
    647634145000
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass158,658 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    158,658 miles
    Test number
    258170304123
    • NoteRear seats loaded by equipment and child seats (seats / belts not checked)

  17. Fail158,658 miles (+11,406)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,658 miles
    Test number
    317100104122
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear seats loaded by equipment and child seats (seats / belts not checked)

  18. Pass147,252 miles (+12,326)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    147,252 miles
    Test number
    576442303134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass134,926 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    134,926 miles
    Test number
    336594982069
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail134,921 miles (+9,417)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,921 miles
    Test number
    175182282417
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteAll brake discs badly worn
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass125,504 miles (+15,311)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    125,504 miles
    Test number
    176652501180
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAll discs worn

  22. Pass110,193 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    110,193 miles
    Test number
    611781540094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail110,178 miles (+15,702)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,178 miles
    Test number
    141849430473
    • 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)

  24. Pass94,476 miles (+17,680)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    94,476 miles
    Test number
    190893149422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass76,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    76,796 miles
    Test number
    893503078058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail76,796 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,796 miles
    Test number
    650430078045
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T23 MNL

Does T23 MNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 MNL is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T23 MNL?
The MOT on T23 MNL is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 MNL done?
T23 MNL was recorded at 199,183 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 6,627 miles a year.
Has T23 MNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 MNL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T23 MNL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Aug 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T23 MNL find?
T23 MNL passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged; offside steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack; oil leak, but not excessive.

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