Vauxhall Astra
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc
T278 MCSMOT history
T278 MCS is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 12 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 89,986 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 89,986 mi
- At MOT on 24 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,346 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T278 MCS
- 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
- 12 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T278 MCS was last recorded at 89,986 miles on 24 Nov 2022, 150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Jul 2007: 37,179 miles, lower than 37,180 miles on 11 Jul 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 89,836 miles · 15 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 150 miles
- Average per year
- 3,346 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 89,986 miles
- 2021 – 84,005 miles
- 2020 – 74,991 miles
- 2019 – 70,766 miles
- 2018 – 69,582 miles
- 2017 – 68,567 miles
- 2016 – 66,605 miles
- 2015 – 63,205 miles
- 2014 – 59,394 miles
- 2013 – 55,155 miles
- 2012 – 51,232 miles
- 2011 – 49,047 miles
- 2010 – 46,216 miles
- 2009 – 43,220 miles
- 2008 – 39,701 miles
- 2007 – 37,179 miles
- 2006 – 35,143 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,986 miles
- AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,986 miles (+150)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 89,986 miles
- Test number
- 635923427498
- AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail89,836 miles (+156)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,836 miles
- Test number
- 814145962732
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fail89,680 miles (+5,675)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,680 miles
- Test number
- 495660236906
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass84,005 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 84,005 miles
- Test number
- 691880572345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,972 miles (+8,981)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,972 miles
- Test number
- 831857181259
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass74,991 miles (+4,225)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 74,991 miles
- Test number
- 373662600281
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass70,766 miles (+1,184)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 70,766 miles
- Test number
- 817808159953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,582 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 69,582 miles
- Test number
- 555291223017
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail69,582 miles (+1,015)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,582 miles
- Test number
- 455388900574
- DangerousOffside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront gearbox mounting rubber bush split.
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass68,567 miles (+1,962)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 68,567 miles
- Test number
- 969670823219
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,605 miles (+3,400)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 66,605 miles
- Test number
- 127265274233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,205 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 63,205 miles
- Test number
- 136314675147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,205 miles (+3,811)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,205 miles
- Test number
- 228513375132
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass59,394 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 59,394 miles
- Test number
- 996000494102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,394 miles (+4,239)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,394 miles
- Test number
- 178529284134
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass55,155 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 55,155 miles
- Test number
- 109123993199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,150 miles (+3,918)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,150 miles
- Test number
- 755310293162
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass51,232 miles (+2,185)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 51,232 miles
- Test number
- 379998082115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,047 miles (+2,831)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 49,047 miles
- Test number
- 956438781197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,216 miles (+2,996)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 46,216 miles
- Test number
- 224629680489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,220 miles (+3,519)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 43,220 miles
- Test number
- 571791589138
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass39,701 miles (+2,522)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 39,701 miles
- Test number
- 610643498131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,179 miles (-1)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 37,179 miles
- Test number
- 851593897146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,180 miles (+2,037)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,180 miles
- Test number
- 961632097148
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass35,143 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 35,143 miles
- Test number
- 471145086127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T278 MCS
- Does T278 MCS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T278 MCS expired on 23 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T278 MCS?
- The MOT on T278 MCS expired on 23 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T278 MCS done?
- T278 MCS was recorded at 89,986 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2022, an average of 3,346 miles a year.
- Has T278 MCS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T278 MCS has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on T278 MCS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T278 MCS find?
- T278 MCS passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2022 with 1 advisory: rear cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides.
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