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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T256 PECMOT history

T256 PEC is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 54,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
54,010 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2024
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T256 PEC
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
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T256 PEC was last recorded at 54,010 miles on 7 Dec 2024, 4,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
49,703 miles · 23 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
4,307 miles
Average per year
1,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 54,010 miles
  • 2023 – 49,703 miles
  • 2022 – 49,651 miles
  • 2021 – 49,166 miles
  • 2020 – 48,700 miles
  • 2017 – 47,074 miles
  • 2015 – 45,405 miles
  • 2014 – 44,254 miles
  • 2013 – 42,654 miles
  • 2012 – 41,183 miles
  • 2011 – 39,690 miles
  • 2010 – 38,009 miles
  • 2009 – 36,229 miles
  • 2008 – 33,777 miles
  • 2007 – 31,262 miles
  • 2006 – 28,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    813414693469
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. FailMileage not read1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    105467764987
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass54,010 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    54,010 miles
    Test number
    547795391228
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail54,010 miles (+4,307)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,010 miles
    Test number
    602665523104
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass49,703 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    49,703 miles
    Test number
    197108989145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,651 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    49,651 miles
    Test number
    931611106365
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail49,649 miles (+483)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,649 miles
    Test number
    362296154121
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass49,166 miles (+466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    49,166 miles
    Test number
    636019267992
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass48,700 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,700 miles
    Test number
    457903411044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail48,700 miles1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,700 miles
    Test number
    740908033228
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. PassMileage not read8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    570898434060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    910297406471
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass47,074 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    47,074 miles
    Test number
    470701866456
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened /and offside front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    341256231337
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass45,405 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,405 miles
    Test number
    951400183267
    • AdvisoryNail in N/S/R tyre.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail45,836 miles (+1,582)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,836 miles
    Test number
    795704133081
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNail in N/S/R tyre.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass44,254 miles (+1,600)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,254 miles
    Test number
    367274144435
    • NoteHeadlights deteriorated and beam patterns poor.

  18. Pass42,654 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,654 miles
    Test number
    156472633223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,183 miles (+1,493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,183 miles
    Test number
    777555932268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass39,690 miles (+1,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,690 miles
    Test number
    246519521250
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass38,009 miles (+1,780)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,009 miles
    Test number
    511197430298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,229 miles (+2,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,229 miles
    Test number
    344240449497
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass33,777 miles (+2,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,777 miles
    Test number
    273159958212
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass31,262 miles (+2,615)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,262 miles
    Test number
    932690157264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,647 miles
    Test number
    541158456227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T256 PEC

Does T256 PEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T256 PEC is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T256 PEC?
The MOT on T256 PEC is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T256 PEC done?
T256 PEC was recorded at 54,010 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2024, an average of 1,391 miles a year.
Has T256 PEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T256 PEC has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T256 PEC 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 T256 PEC find?
T256 PEC passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front macpherson strut ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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