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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T242 TMWMOT history

T242 TMW is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 80,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2025
Mileage
80,686 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T242 TMW
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
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T242 TMW was last recorded at 80,686 miles on 4 Apr 2024, 839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,847 miles · 23 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
839 miles
Average per year
1,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 80,686 miles
  • 2023 – 79,847 miles
  • 2022 – 79,202 miles
  • 2021 – 78,428 miles
  • 2020 – 77,657 miles
  • 2019 – 76,738 miles
  • 2018 – 75,724 miles
  • 2017 – 74,383 miles
  • 2016 – 72,562 miles
  • 2015 – 70,378 miles
  • 2014 – 68,760 miles
  • 2013 – 66,722 miles
  • 2012 – 64,671 miles
  • 2011 – 62,624 miles
  • 2010 – 60,798 miles
  • 2009 – 58,981 miles
  • 2008 – 57,219 miles
  • 2007 – 53,397 miles
  • 2006 – 46,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,686 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass80,686 miles (+839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    80,686 miles
    Test number
    773941951329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass79,847 miles (+645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,847 miles
    Test number
    802220581659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,202 miles (+774)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,202 miles
    Test number
    845061670397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass78,428 miles (+771)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,428 miles
    Test number
    474068380817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass77,657 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    77,657 miles
    Test number
    120683505653
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail77,657 miles (+919)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,657 miles
    Test number
    596803195576
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass76,738 miles (+1,014)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,738 miles
    Test number
    916340238880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,724 miles (+1,341)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    75,724 miles
    Test number
    215494983898
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  9. Pass74,383 miles (+1,821)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,383 miles
    Test number
    140469237545
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass72,562 miles (+2,184)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,562 miles
    Test number
    894362033622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,378 miles (+1,618)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,378 miles
    Test number
    169572975085
    • NoteFront prake pads and discs worn
    • NoteRear brake pipes rusty

  12. Fail68,760 miles3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,760 miles
    Test number
    568123674033
    • Repaired at testNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteCorrosion to rear road springs
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  13. Pass68,760 miles (+2,038)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,760 miles
    Test number
    916553974032
    • NoteCorrosion to rear road springs
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  14. Pass66,722 miles (+2,051)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    66,722 miles
    Test number
    176901883496
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteO/s/r & n/s/r tyres advanced perishing to inner & outter side walls

  15. Pass64,671 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,671 miles
    Test number
    595170882052
    • NoteAdvanced corrosion centre and rear exhaust sections at joint
    • NoteAdvanced corrossion nearside rear metal brake pipe

  16. Fail64,671 miles (+2,047)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,671 miles
    Test number
    296014872003
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvanced corrosion centre and rear exhaust sections at joint
    • NoteAdvanced corrossion nearside rear metal brake pipe

  17. Pass62,624 miles (+1,826)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,624 miles
    Test number
    479313571073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,798 miles (+1,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,798 miles
    Test number
    212984280011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass58,981 miles (+1,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    58,981 miles
    Test number
    452999989055
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass57,219 miles (+3,822)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,219 miles
    Test number
    211721578053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,397 miles (+7,194)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    53,397 miles
    Test number
    223227147080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    46,203 miles
    Test number
    131488946008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T242 TMW

Does T242 TMW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T242 TMW expired on 3 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T242 TMW?
The MOT on T242 TMW expired on 3 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T242 TMW done?
T242 TMW was recorded at 80,686 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2024, an average of 1,902 miles a year.
Has T242 TMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T242 TMW has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on T242 TMW 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 T242 TMW find?
T242 TMW passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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