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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,700 cc

T442 MABMOT history

T442 MAB is a red diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 6 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 196,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
196,487 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T442 MAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,700 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T442 MAB was last recorded at 196,487 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 1,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Sept 2010: 76,500 miles, lower than 174,070 miles on 10 Sept 2009.

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
194,915 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,572 miles
Average per year
1,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,487 miles
  • 2024 – 194,915 miles
  • 2023 – 194,015 miles
  • 2022 – 192,670 miles
  • 2021 – 191,221 miles
  • 2020 – 188,726 miles
  • 2019 – 187,590 miles
  • 2018 – 186,660 miles
  • 2017 – 185,910 miles
  • 2016 – 185,067 miles
  • 2015 – 184,141 miles
  • 2014 – 183,174 miles
  • 2013 – 181,741 miles
  • 2012 – 180,309 miles
  • 2011 – 178,581 miles
  • 2010 – 76,500 miles
  • 2009 – 174,070 miles
  • 2008 – 171,379 miles
  • 2007 – 166,965 miles
  • 2006 – 160,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,487 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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 Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,487 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    196,487 miles
    Test number
    593870598307
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Fail196,474 miles (+1,559)1 dangerous12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,474 miles
    Test number
    426607177370
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch/top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass194,915 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    194,915 miles
    Test number
    204323921976
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  4. Fail194,915 miles (+41)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,915 miles
    Test number
    605180951962
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  5. Fail194,874 miles (+859)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,874 miles
    Test number
    282286399717
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass194,015 miles (+1,345)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    194,015 miles
    Test number
    979049837521
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and axle mounting/covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill axle mounting/covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass192,670 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    192,670 miles
    Test number
    100771892968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

  8. Fail192,670 miles (+1,449)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,670 miles
    Test number
    689738667507
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

  9. Pass191,221 miles (+49)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    191,221 miles
    Test number
    658131367785
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips all over screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail191,172 miles (+2,446)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,172 miles
    Test number
    693359463822
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips all over screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass188,726 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    188,726 miles
    Test number
    367559431476
    • AdvisoryFront subframe (rear rubber mounting starting to wear
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle mounting (both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  12. Fail188,726 miles (+1,136)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,726 miles
    Test number
    470452112521
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe (rear rubber mounting starting to wear
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle mounting (both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  13. Pass187,590 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    187,590 miles
    Test number
    466985877471
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail187,584 miles (+924)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,584 miles
    Test number
    541127794138
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass186,660 miles (+750)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    186,660 miles
    Test number
    942237356139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass185,910 miles (+843)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    185,910 miles
    Test number
    661909228908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass185,067 miles (+926)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    185,067 miles
    Test number
    906723608771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar links have slight play.
    • AdvisoryHead lamp lenses deteriorated

  18. Pass184,141 miles (+967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    184,141 miles
    Test number
    737300746528
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perishing at outerwall

  19. Pass183,174 miles (+1,433)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    183,174 miles
    Test number
    949317244209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass181,741 miles (+1,432)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    181,741 miles
    Test number
    375629843270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass180,309 miles (+1,728)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    180,309 miles
    Test number
    375510952241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass178,581 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    178,581 miles
    Test number
    618942851222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail178,579 miles (+102,079)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,579 miles
    Test number
    258010151294
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  24. Pass76,500 miles (-97,570)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    76,500 miles
    Test number
    920581350296
    • NoteOuter edges of the inner faces of front brake discs deteriorated.

  25. Pass174,070 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    174,070 miles
    Test number
    724363659256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail174,048 miles (+2,669)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,048 miles
    Test number
    600882559236
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Fail171,379 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,379 miles
    Test number
    364128048402
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass171,379 miles (+4,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    171,379 miles
    Test number
    563028248211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Pass166,965 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    166,965 miles
    Test number
    671145957265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  30. Fail166,965 miles (+6,897)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,965 miles
    Test number
    683365257287
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  31. Fail160,068 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,068 miles
    Test number
    473527846282
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  32. Pass160,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    160,068 miles
    Test number
    852367646261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T442 MAB

Does T442 MAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T442 MAB is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T442 MAB?
The MOT on T442 MAB is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T442 MAB done?
T442 MAB was recorded at 196,487 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 1,902 miles a year.
Has T442 MAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T442 MAB has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T442 MAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T442 MAB find?
T442 MAB passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 11 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/damaged; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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