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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T279 KVRMOT history

T279 KVR is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 84,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
84,398 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2020
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T279 KVR
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
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T279 KVR was last recorded at 84,398 miles on 20 Oct 2020, 15,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,476 miles · 21 Jun 2016
Between the last two tests
15,922 miles
Average per year
2,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2020 – 84,398 miles
  • 2016 – 68,476 miles
  • 2008 – 53,355 miles
  • 2007 – 50,519 miles
  • 2006 – 47,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lamp does not illuminate
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All marked yellow corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    752021317309
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lamp does not illuminate
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All marked yellow corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. PassMileage not read2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    987144657429
    • MinorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out of flexi to cylinder along arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened Corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across body into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out of flexi along axle arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened Corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. PassMileage not read10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    957256273947
    • AdvisoryBOTH HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES POOR BUT VISIBLE
    • AdvisoryHigh Level Light in rear screen not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear AXLE MAIN MOUNTING BRACKET CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material INTO AND OUT OF REAR FLEXIS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material INTO FLEXI HOSE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear AXLE MAIN MOUNTING BRACKET CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material INTO AND OUT OF REAR FLEXIS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

  4. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    859533216541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side of rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Either side of rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

  5. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    911934164899
    • AdvisoryFront N/S and O/S headlamp beam images are poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into and out of flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into and out of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass84,398 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,398 miles
    Test number
    138756456913
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail84,398 miles3 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,398 miles
    Test number
    694942911933
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  8. PassMileage not read2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    882982698947
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded flexi into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  9. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    373824262290
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOutput from both headlamps is poor

  10. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    708859526862
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass68,476 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,476 miles
    Test number
    607630194798
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail68,476 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,476 miles
    Test number
    364013130342
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. PassMileage not read2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    285305875111
    • NoteO/s headlamp image poor
    • NoteRear static brake pipes are slightly corroded

  14. PassMileage not read2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    959386774154
    • NoteHEADLAMP IMAGES POOR + O/S SLIGHLY INSECURE ON LOWER FIXING >>> NEW HEADLAMPS REQUIRED
    • NoteODEOMETER MILES NOT SHOWING

  15. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    857521473170
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    859350473134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    299543672115
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    639464871176
    • NoteO/s headlamp faded

  19. PassMileage not read1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    102733870146
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside front headlamp lens slightly frosted

  20. FailMileage not read2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    930112570165
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front headlamp lens slightly frosted

  21. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    843465979115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,355 miles (+2,836)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,355 miles
    Test number
    920775278175
    • NoteSlight bulge in n/s front tyre

  23. Pass50,519 miles (+3,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    50,519 miles
    Test number
    420456777136
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail47,465 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,465 miles
    Test number
    422713666120
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass47,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    47,465 miles
    Test number
    461823666134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T279 KVR

Does T279 KVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T279 KVR is valid until 19 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T279 KVR?
The MOT on T279 KVR is valid until 19 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T279 KVR done?
T279 KVR was recorded at 84,398 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2020, an average of 2,572 miles a year.
Has T279 KVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T279 KVR has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T279 KVR 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 T279 KVR find?
T279 KVR passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central rear lamp does not illuminate, and 4 more.

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