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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,686 cc

T26 TPSMOT history

T26 TPS is a blue diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 16 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 157,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2025
Mileage
157,185 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2024
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 TPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
16 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 TPS was last recorded at 157,185 miles on 9 Apr 2024, 6,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,810 miles · 10 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
6,375 miles
Average per year
8,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 157,185 miles
  • 2023 – 150,810 miles
  • 2022 – 138,983 miles
  • 2020 – 121,572 miles
  • 2019 – 108,317 miles
  • 2018 – 98,632 miles
  • 2017 – 90,293 miles
  • 2016 – 86,443 miles
  • 2015 – 80,003 miles
  • 2014 – 72,935 miles
  • 2013 – 66,516 miles
  • 2012 – 62,490 miles
  • 2011 – 58,394 miles
  • 2010 – 43,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,185 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Coolant leak radiator

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front tyre under inflated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,185 miles (+6,375)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    157,185 miles
    Test number
    205496085692
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass150,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    150,810 miles
    Test number
    855346291182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail150,810 miles (+11,827)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,810 miles
    Test number
    258057044575
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass138,983 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    138,983 miles
    Test number
    425794176243
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail138,982 miles (+17,410)1 dangerous3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,982 miles
    Test number
    733680512603
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass121,572 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    121,572 miles
    Test number
    627077092912
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail121,572 miles (+13,255)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,572 miles
    Test number
    754484270184
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass108,317 miles (+9,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,317 miles
    Test number
    724805081685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass98,632 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,632 miles
    Test number
    778890379501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring worn nearside offside (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Fail98,632 miles (+8,339)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,632 miles
    Test number
    491214769117
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring worn nearside offside (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass90,293 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,293 miles
    Test number
    446608713539
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre under inflated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  12. Fail90,293 miles (+3,850)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,293 miles
    Test number
    573877624766
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre under inflated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  13. Pass86,443 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,443 miles
    Test number
    185689160424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  14. Fail86,442 miles (+6,439)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,442 miles
    Test number
    218071305104
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres worn out (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass80,003 miles (+7,068)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,003 miles
    Test number
    116908145072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front inner edge tyre wearing thin
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge tyre wearing thin

  16. Pass72,935 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    72,935 miles
    Test number
    288273544047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,934 miles (+6,418)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,934 miles
    Test number
    167542544468
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass66,516 miles (+4,026)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    66,516 miles
    Test number
    607466343081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,490 miles (+4,096)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    62,490 miles
    Test number
    288638442081
    • NoteAlternator belt noisy
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  20. Pass58,394 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    58,394 miles
    Test number
    537107741049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail58,393 miles (+15,017)1 dangerous4 failures2 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,393 miles
    Test number
    155016741451
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded, scored and worn

  22. Fail43,376 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,376 miles
    Test number
    224211640080
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass43,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    43,376 miles
    Test number
    654241740041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T26 TPS

Does T26 TPS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T26 TPS expired on 8 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T26 TPS?
The MOT on T26 TPS expired on 8 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T26 TPS done?
T26 TPS was recorded at 157,185 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2024, an average of 8,037 miles a year.
Has T26 TPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 TPS has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T26 TPS 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 T26 TPS find?
T26 TPS passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2024 with 6 advisories: exhaust system corroded; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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