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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T388 PEWMOT history

T388 PEW is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 59,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2026
Mileage
59,524 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T388 PEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T388 PEW was last recorded at 59,524 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 7,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,054 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7,470 miles
Average per year
2,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,524 miles
  • 2024 – 52,054 miles
  • 2023 – 46,993 miles
  • 2022 – 41,578 miles
  • 2021 – 36,735 miles
  • 2020 – 31,699 miles
  • 2019 – 27,443 miles
  • 2018 – 27,022 miles
  • 2017 – 26,824 miles
  • 2016 – 26,598 miles
  • 2015 – 25,753 miles
  • 2014 – 24,612 miles
  • 2013 – 23,715 miles
  • 2012 – 23,108 miles
  • 2011 – 22,132 miles
  • 2010 – 21,305 miles
  • 2009 – 20,422 miles
  • 2008 – 19,655 miles
  • 2007 – 18,976 miles
  • 2006 – 18,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,524 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside headlamp pattern poor
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both lsv to hose pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel slightly high
  • AdvisoryNumber plate light lens missing

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • The exhaust is deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,524 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    59,524 miles
    Test number
    759570149470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp pattern poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both lsv to hose pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel slightly high
    • AdvisoryNumber plate light lens missing

  2. Fail59,524 miles (+7,470)2 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,524 miles
    Test number
    131394804401
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp pattern poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both lsv to hose pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel slightly high
    • AdvisoryNumber plate light lens missing

  3. Pass52,054 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    52,054 miles
    Test number
    454682682968
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside Rear and Front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside Front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail52,054 miles (+5,061)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,054 miles
    Test number
    873227029844
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside Rear and Front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside Front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass46,993 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    46,993 miles
    Test number
    813153919475
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail46,990 miles (+5,412)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,990 miles
    Test number
    456672806055
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern on either light (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlights are faded (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorPosition lamp showing white light to the rear Numberplate light damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass41,578 miles (+4,843)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    41,578 miles
    Test number
    879054007077
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear lense missing (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  8. Pass36,735 miles (+5,036)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    36,735 miles
    Test number
    393399331074
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass31,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    31,699 miles
    Test number
    558795883459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail31,699 miles (+4,256)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,699 miles
    Test number
    669361193055
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass27,443 miles (+421)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    27,443 miles
    Test number
    204061677920
    • AdvisorySlight power steering oil leak
    • AdvisoryThe exhaust is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryThe front tyres are very deteriorated
    • AdvisoryThe headlamp lenses are deteriorated

  12. Pass27,022 miles (+198)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    27,022 miles
    Test number
    309567947323
    • AdvisoryFront tyres deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight power steering oil leak
    • AdvisoryThe exhaust is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryThe headlamp lenses are deteriorated

  13. Pass26,824 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    26,824 miles
    Test number
    688655900427
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryThe exhaust is deteriorated

  14. Fail26,824 miles (+226)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,824 miles
    Test number
    582720347291
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryThe exhaust is deteriorated

  15. Pass26,598 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    26,598 miles
    Test number
    653208698786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,753 miles (+1,141)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    25,753 miles
    Test number
    895608415101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,612 miles (+897)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    24,612 miles
    Test number
    316132044130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,715 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    23,715 miles
    Test number
    136161123185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,108 miles (+976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    23,108 miles
    Test number
    789136632120
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass22,132 miles (+827)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,132 miles
    Test number
    965047131138
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNsr tyre on 3mm
    • NoteNsr tyre starting to perish
    • NoteOsr tyre perished
    • NoteRear washer needs ajusting

  21. Pass21,305 miles (+883)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    21,305 miles
    Test number
    594124240180
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteWindscreen has scratches zones a+b

  22. Pass20,422 miles (+767)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,422 miles
    Test number
    923021939123
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres perishing
    • NoteWindscreen has sratching caused by a worn wiperblade

  23. Pass19,655 miles (+679)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,655 miles
    Test number
    950001148132
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass18,976 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    18,976 miles
    Test number
    203822647167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,284 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    18,284 miles
    Test number
    533785136117
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront screen has scratches n/s

Questions about T388 PEW

Does T388 PEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T388 PEW expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T388 PEW?
The MOT on T388 PEW expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T388 PEW done?
T388 PEW was recorded at 59,524 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 2,129 miles a year.
Has T388 PEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T388 PEW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T388 PEW 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 PEW find?
T388 PEW passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 11 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes slightly corroded; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre wearing inner edge, and 8 more.

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