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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T431 MLHMOT history

T431 MLH is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 159,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2024
Mileage
159,582 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T431 MLH
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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T431 MLH was last recorded at 159,582 miles on 5 Apr 2024, 411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,171 miles · 23 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
411 miles
Average per year
4,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 159,582 miles
  • 2023 – 159,171 miles
  • 2022 – 157,920 miles
  • 2021 – 156,525 miles
  • 2019 – 153,821 miles
  • 2018 – 152,869 miles
  • 2017 – 151,201 miles
  • 2016 – 147,538 miles
  • 2015 – 144,984 miles
  • 2014 – 138,848 miles
  • 2013 – 131,263 miles
  • 2012 – 122,298 miles
  • 2011 – 112,443 miles
  • 2010 – 105,817 miles
  • 2009 – 99,098 miles
  • 2008 – 92,939 miles
  • 2007 – 84,172 miles
  • 2006 – 75,118 miles
  • 2005 – 68,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail159,582 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (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))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (All) to and from rear load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All to and from rear load sensing valve

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail159,582 miles (+411)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,582 miles
    Test number
    525836473375
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (All) to and from rear load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass159,171 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    159,171 miles
    Test number
    641566094025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All to and from rear load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail159,166 miles (+1,246)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,166 miles
    Test number
    801258867627
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All to and from rear load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass157,920 miles (+1,395)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    157,920 miles
    Test number
    799103771796
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to Flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass156,525 miles (+2,704)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    156,525 miles
    Test number
    417958429946
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All to and from rear load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass153,821 miles (+952)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    153,821 miles
    Test number
    922163314302
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass152,869 miles (+1,668)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    152,869 miles
    Test number
    135169182471
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from rear load sensing vale (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass151,201 miles (+3,663)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    151,201 miles
    Test number
    120904051990
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes to and from rear load sensing valve corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass147,538 miles (+2,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    147,538 miles
    Test number
    286314393939
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in front to rear metal brake
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre near legal limit

  10. Pass144,984 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    144,984 miles
    Test number
    218778485136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail144,982 miles (+6,134)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,982 miles
    Test number
    707984085190
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass138,848 miles (+7,585)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    138,848 miles
    Test number
    575667774109
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteCorrosion in metal brake pipes to and from rear load sensing valve
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on legal limit
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front suspension strut top bearing

  13. Pass131,263 miles (+8,965)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    131,263 miles
    Test number
    509947173146
    • NoteCorrosion in both front to rear metal brake pipes
    • NoteCorrosion in both metal brake pipes to rear flexible brake hoses

  14. Pass122,298 miles (+9,855)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    122,298 miles
    Test number
    818594672118
    • NoteCorrosion in metal brake pipes to and from rear brake load sensing valve

  15. Pass112,443 miles (+6,626)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    112,443 miles
    Test number
    628178471167
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass105,817 miles (+6,719)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    105,817 miles
    Test number
    210346970123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail99,098 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,098 miles
    Test number
    914036269116
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass99,098 miles (+6,159)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    99,098 miles
    Test number
    981916469186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,939 miles (+8,767)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    92,939 miles
    Test number
    583133378137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    84,172 miles
    Test number
    310502667176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail84,169 miles (+9,051)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,169 miles
    Test number
    492052667137
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass75,118 miles (+7,109)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    75,118 miles
    Test number
    633271476160
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass68,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    68,009 miles
    Test number
    253050165450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T431 MLH

Does T431 MLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T431 MLH expired on 22 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T431 MLH?
The MOT on T431 MLH expired on 22 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T431 MLH done?
T431 MLH was recorded at 159,582 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2024, an average of 4,865 miles a year.
Has T431 MLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T431 MLH has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T431 MLH 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 T431 MLH find?
T431 MLH failed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 11 more.

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