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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T278 GRFMOT history

T278 GRF is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 186,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2024
Mileage
186,784 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T278 GRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T278 GRF was last recorded at 186,784 miles on 8 Aug 2023, 8,780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,004 miles · 12 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
8,780 miles
Average per year
6,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 186,784 miles
  • 2022 – 178,004 miles
  • 2021 – 169,190 miles
  • 2020 – 162,088 miles
  • 2019 – 155,388 miles
  • 2018 – 153,767 miles
  • 2017 – 152,364 miles
  • 2016 – 151,243 miles
  • 2015 – 146,936 miles
  • 2014 – 139,442 miles
  • 2013 – 131,070 miles
  • 2012 – 119,633 miles
  • 2011 – 108,968 miles
  • 2010 – 99,210 miles
  • 2009 – 91,701 miles
  • 2008 – 84,603 miles
  • 2007 – 79,428 miles
  • 2006 – 76,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,784 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside rear shock absorber casing corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear subframe bushes deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,784 miles (+8,780)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    186,784 miles
    Test number
    745712682785
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass178,004 miles (+208)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    178,004 miles
    Test number
    825465753782
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe bushes deteriorated

  3. Fail177,796 miles (+8,606)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,796 miles
    Test number
    275549478751
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe bushes deteriorated

  4. Pass169,190 miles (+339)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    169,190 miles
    Test number
    391700730563
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes slightly worn

  5. Fail168,851 miles (+6,763)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,851 miles
    Test number
    997554104938
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes slightly worn

  6. Pass162,088 miles (+6,700)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    162,088 miles
    Test number
    326866873625
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass155,388 miles (+1,621)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    155,388 miles
    Test number
    291086033862
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber casing corroded

  8. Pass153,767 miles (+32)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    153,767 miles
    Test number
    399606230837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber casing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle mounting brackets corroded

  9. Fail153,735 miles (+1,371)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,735 miles
    Test number
    878777031912
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak manifold? (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber casing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle mounting brackets corroded

  10. Pass152,364 miles (+1,121)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    152,364 miles
    Test number
    289276026143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass151,243 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    151,243 miles
    Test number
    693901898852
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

  12. Fail151,207 miles (+4,271)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,207 miles
    Test number
    708346544519
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded forward inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

  13. Pass146,936 miles (+34)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    146,936 miles
    Test number
    695737915110
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail146,902 miles (+7,460)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,902 miles
    Test number
    816231415144
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass139,442 miles (+137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    139,442 miles
    Test number
    178407624100
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail139,305 miles (+8,235)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,305 miles
    Test number
    275888714127
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass131,070 miles (+213)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    131,070 miles
    Test number
    299060833145
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail130,857 miles (+11,224)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,857 miles
    Test number
    296143023192
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail119,633 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,633 miles
    Test number
    825417302150
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

  20. Pass119,633 miles (+10,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    119,633 miles
    Test number
    978057402172
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

  21. Pass108,968 miles (+9,758)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    108,968 miles
    Test number
    169447811108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass99,210 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    99,210 miles
    Test number
    453320220184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail99,170 miles (+7,469)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,170 miles
    Test number
    360187210156
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass91,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    91,701 miles
    Test number
    232237919437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail91,701 miles (+7,098)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,701 miles
    Test number
    584397319166
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass84,603 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    84,603 miles
    Test number
    591667728139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail84,523 miles (+5,095)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,523 miles
    Test number
    730573228131
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  28. Pass79,428 miles (+3,145)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    79,428 miles
    Test number
    293915217148
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass76,283 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2007
    Odometer
    76,283 miles
    Test number
    264993926457
    • NoteFront windscreen has light damage in swept area.

Questions about T278 GRF

Does T278 GRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T278 GRF expired on 3 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T278 GRF?
The MOT on T278 GRF expired on 3 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T278 GRF done?
T278 GRF was recorded at 186,784 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2023, an average of 6,400 miles a year.
Has T278 GRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T278 GRF has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T278 GRF 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 T278 GRF find?
T278 GRF passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2023 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside pipes greased; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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