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Vauxhall Astra

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T388 BPYMOT history

T388 BPY is a green petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 4 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 90,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2025
Mileage
90,068 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T388 BPY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T388 BPY was last recorded at 90,068 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 2,704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,364 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,704 miles
Average per year
2,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,068 miles
  • 2024 – 87,364 miles
  • 2023 – 87,228 miles
  • 2022 – 87,015 miles
  • 2021 – 86,656 miles
  • 2020 – 86,242 miles
  • 2019 – 85,185 miles
  • 2018 – 83,090 miles
  • 2017 – 80,949 miles
  • 2016 – 78,775 miles
  • 2015 – 76,410 miles
  • 2014 – 73,672 miles
  • 2013 – 71,173 miles
  • 2012 – 68,485 miles
  • 2011 – 65,515 miles
  • 2010 – 63,627 miles
  • 2009 – 60,453 miles
  • 2008 – 57,876 miles
  • 2007 – 54,956 miles
  • 2006 – 51,299 miles
  • 2005 – 48,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail90,068 miles
  • MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective 2 x rear rubbers at rear of rear silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear axle + mounting brackets corroded
  • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2006

Full MOT history

31 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail90,068 miles (+2,704)8 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,068 miles
    Test number
    924605142128
    • MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective 2 x rear rubbers at rear of rear silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle + mounting brackets corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum

  2. Pass87,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    87,364 miles
    Test number
    649601855873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail87,364 miles (+136)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,364 miles
    Test number
    620947130660
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass87,228 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    87,228 miles
    Test number
    359378842232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,015 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    87,015 miles
    Test number
    708592192959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail87,009 miles (+353)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,009 miles
    Test number
    724306597096
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass86,656 miles (+414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    86,656 miles
    Test number
    398981885786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass86,242 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,242 miles
    Test number
    236265403108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail86,242 miles (+1,057)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,242 miles
    Test number
    194370876243
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass85,185 miles (+2,095)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,185 miles
    Test number
    603572443929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,090 miles
    Test number
    259563210225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,090 miles (+2,141)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,090 miles
    Test number
    157979462185
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass80,949 miles (+2,174)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,949 miles
    Test number
    452794696318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,775 miles
    Test number
    682565779818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,773 miles (+2,363)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,773 miles
    Test number
    522112445635
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass76,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    76,410 miles
    Test number
    418708277219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,410 miles (+2,738)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,410 miles
    Test number
    195448477175
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass73,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    73,672 miles
    Test number
    425364354251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,672 miles (+2,499)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,672 miles
    Test number
    428524354243
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass71,173 miles (+2,688)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    71,173 miles
    Test number
    827096853255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    68,485 miles
    Test number
    187227252268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,485 miles (+2,970)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,485 miles
    Test number
    237447852220
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass65,515 miles (+1,888)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,515 miles
    Test number
    586332061268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,627 miles (+3,174)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,627 miles
    Test number
    144129250208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,453 miles (+2,577)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    60,453 miles
    Test number
    902759859286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,876 miles (+2,920)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    57,876 miles
    Test number
    284189858250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass54,956 miles (+3,657)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    54,956 miles
    Test number
    230175157238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass51,299 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    51,299 miles
    Test number
    891972376231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail51,285 miles (+2,941)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,285 miles
    Test number
    701870876233
    • FailureFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  30. Pass48,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    48,344 miles
    Test number
    603985765203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail48,344 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,344 miles
    Test number
    783915765261
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T388 BPY

Does T388 BPY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T388 BPY expired on 14 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T388 BPY?
The MOT on T388 BPY expired on 14 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T388 BPY done?
T388 BPY was recorded at 90,068 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 2,079 miles a year.
Has T388 BPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T388 BPY has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T388 BPY 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 T388 BPY find?
T388 BPY failed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 8 major defects and 10 advisories: front driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction; front windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid; nearside front headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working, and 15 more.

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