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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,398 cc

T381 BCWMOT history

T381 BCW is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 24 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 173,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
173,369 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T381 BCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T381 BCW was last recorded at 173,369 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Aug 2018: 173,359 miles, lower than 173,360 miles on 3 Aug 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
173,362 miles · 1 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,369 miles
  • 2020 – 173,359 miles
  • 2019 – 173,359 miles
  • 2018 – 173,359 miles
  • 2017 – 173,360 miles
  • 2016 – 173,339 miles
  • 2015 – 173,111 miles
  • 2014 – 172,800 miles
  • 2013 – 172,184 miles
  • 2012 – 171,827 miles
  • 2011 – 164,555 miles
  • 2009 – 164,543 miles
  • 2008 – 164,521 miles
  • 2006 – 157,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,369 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear Quarter panel slightly damaged and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,369 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    173,369 miles
    Test number
    184690401052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail173,362 miles (+3)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,362 miles
    Test number
    945799579952
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OFFSIDE+NEARSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn OFFSIDE+NEARSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Macpherson strut insecurely attached OFFSIDE+NEARSIDE (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Quarter panel slightly damaged and corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE+NEARSIDE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass173,359 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    173,359 miles
    Test number
    851350059433
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Quarter panel slightly damaged and corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass173,359 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    173,359 miles
    Test number
    529521621403
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Arch slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass173,359 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    173,359 miles
    Test number
    425560519126
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted both sides outer sills

  6. Fail173,359 miles (-1)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,359 miles
    Test number
    732304660274
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released both sides (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted both sides outer sills

  7. Pass173,360 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    173,360 miles
    Test number
    568272230487
    • AdvisoryExhaust system detiorated

  8. Fail173,359 miles (+20)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,359 miles
    Test number
    637695851367
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released both sides (1.2.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system detiorated

  9. Pass173,339 miles (+228)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    173,339 miles
    Test number
    851681946538
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail173,111 miles2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,111 miles
    Test number
    376998015428
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass173,111 miles (+311)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    173,111 miles
    Test number
    709898615261
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass172,800 miles (+616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    172,800 miles
    Test number
    375087624291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass172,184 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    172,184 miles
    Test number
    758918423278
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail172,184 miles (+357)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,184 miles
    Test number
    946888023257
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass171,827 miles (+7,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    171,827 miles
    Test number
    247182222273
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass164,555 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    164,555 miles
    Test number
    317298341046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail164,555 miles (+12)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,555 miles
    Test number
    838888941065
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass164,543 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    164,543 miles
    Test number
    202902569485
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail164,543 miles (+22)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,543 miles
    Test number
    374082669166
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass164,521 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    164,521 miles
    Test number
    520962178110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail164,511 miles (+6,761)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,511 miles
    Test number
    411323368119
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass157,750 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    157,750 miles
    Test number
    644289206296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail157,597 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,597 miles
    Test number
    191030906249
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about T381 BCW

Does T381 BCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T381 BCW is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T381 BCW?
The MOT on T381 BCW is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T381 BCW done?
T381 BCW was recorded at 173,369 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 787 miles a year.
Has T381 BCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T381 BCW has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T381 BCW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T381 BCW find?
T381 BCW passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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