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Vauxhall Arena

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,870 cc

T257 DODMOT history

T257 DOD is a white diesel Vauxhall Arena first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 59,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2025
Mileage
59,443 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T257 DOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Arena
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T257 DOD was last recorded at 59,443 miles on 2 Oct 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,443 miles · 26 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 59,443 miles
  • 2023 – 58,738 miles
  • 2022 – 58,241 miles
  • 2020 – 58,175 miles
  • 2019 – 56,794 miles
  • 2018 – 56,178 miles
  • 2017 – 54,199 miles
  • 2016 – 52,541 miles
  • 2015 – 50,660 miles
  • 2014 – 47,487 miles
  • 2013 – 46,101 miles
  • 2012 – 44,726 miles
  • 2011 – 40,209 miles
  • 2009 – 39,323 miles
  • 2007 – 37,777 miles
  • 2006 – 33,199 miles
  • 2005 – 29,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,443 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.

  • Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Suspension crossmember corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring front mount (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,443 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    59,443 miles
    Test number
    784665457572
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail59,443 miles (+705)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,443 miles
    Test number
    924744518817
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass58,738 miles (+13)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    58,738 miles
    Test number
    116061824034
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension crossmember corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail58,725 miles (+484)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,725 miles
    Test number
    582966121828
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension crossmember corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive edge of wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass58,241 miles (+66)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    58,241 miles
    Test number
    734301854508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure repaired in many places

  6. Pass58,175 miles (+1,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    58,175 miles
    Test number
    539775564685
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass56,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,794 miles
    Test number
    750398839134
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail56,794 miles (+616)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,794 miles
    Test number
    895844207047
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area within 300mm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass56,178 miles (+1,979)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    56,178 miles
    Test number
    358930916277
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass54,199 miles (+1,658)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,199 miles
    Test number
    605594975226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear spring mounting areas (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear spring mounting areas (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres perishing

  11. Pass52,541 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    52,541 miles
    Test number
    817129499158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring front mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring front mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing

  12. Fail52,529 miles (+1,869)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,529 miles
    Test number
    712523979364
    • FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring front mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring front mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing

  13. Pass50,660 miles (+3,173)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,660 miles
    Test number
    177783685183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,487 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,487 miles
    Test number
    215245384125
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail47,486 miles (+1,385)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,486 miles
    Test number
    939743184152
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass46,101 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,101 miles
    Test number
    865518943184
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail46,099 miles (+1,373)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,099 miles
    Test number
    327023643152
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass44,726 miles (+109)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,726 miles
    Test number
    506285322139
    • NoteOffside front sill rusted and holed
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteOffside rear wheel rim dented
    • NoteSlight play in both rack ends

  19. Fail44,617 miles (+4,408)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,617 miles
    Test number
    478859302178
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre on 2 mm
    • NoteOffside front sill rusted and holed
    • NoteOffside rear wheel rim dented
    • NoteSlight play in both inner rack ends

  20. Pass40,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,209 miles
    Test number
    765595801158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,209 miles (+886)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,209 miles
    Test number
    115898391490
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass39,323 miles (+1,546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,323 miles
    Test number
    332686549194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass37,777 miles (+4,578)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    37,777 miles
    Test number
    284885457191
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNsr service brake could be improved

  24. Pass33,199 miles (+193)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    33,199 miles
    Test number
    692657756144
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBrake pipes behind covers and fuel tank unable to fully check
    • NoteCovers fitted to bottom engine bay unable to fully check
    • NoteSteering column to steering rack damp
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail33,006 miles (+3,491)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,006 miles
    Test number
    732016446160
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteSlight damage to off side rear wheel
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  26. Pass29,515 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    29,515 miles
    Test number
    361127055181
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteAnti roll link pin brushes at front cracking
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T257 DOD

Does T257 DOD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T257 DOD expired on 1 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T257 DOD?
The MOT on T257 DOD expired on 1 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T257 DOD done?
T257 DOD was recorded at 59,443 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2024, an average of 1,549 miles a year.
Has T257 DOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T257 DOD has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T257 DOD 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 T257 DOD find?
T257 DOD passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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