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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T473 MGWMOT history

T473 MGW is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 120,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2024
Mileage
120,534 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2023
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T473 MGW
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
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T473 MGW was last recorded at 120,534 miles on 17 Nov 2023, 2,148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,386 miles · 8 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,148 miles
Average per year
3,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,534 miles
  • 2022 – 118,386 miles
  • 2021 – 117,051 miles
  • 2020 – 115,323 miles
  • 2019 – 112,737 miles
  • 2018 – 110,515 miles
  • 2017 – 107,877 miles
  • 2016 – 105,648 miles
  • 2015 – 102,653 miles
  • 2014 – 99,836 miles
  • 2013 – 97,093 miles
  • 2012 – 94,514 miles
  • 2011 – 91,731 miles
  • 2010 – 86,865 miles
  • 2009 – 80,999 miles
  • 2008 – 76,533 miles
  • 2007 – 64,211 miles
  • 2006 – 56,421 miles
  • 2005 – 49,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,534 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle sticky (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side front to rear brake pipe corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side front to rear brake pipe corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

33 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,534 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    120,534 miles
    Test number
    914872844610
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle sticky (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

  2. Fail120,534 miles (+2,148)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,534 miles
    Test number
    179082797301
    • Repaired at testRear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wiper arm (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle sticky (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

  3. Pass118,386 miles (+1,335)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,386 miles
    Test number
    199451087468
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

  4. Pass117,051 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,051 miles
    Test number
    934178276861
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  5. Fail117,051 miles (+1,728)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,051 miles
    Test number
    971085027302
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  6. Pass115,323 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,323 miles
    Test number
    297650788495
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail115,320 miles (+2,583)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,320 miles
    Test number
    716906608768
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,737 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,737 miles
    Test number
    468113143061
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail112,734 miles (+2,219)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,734 miles
    Test number
    826110775269
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged crack in glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  10. Pass110,515 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    110,515 miles
    Test number
    435732719201
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side front to rear brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side front to rear brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail110,512 miles (+2,635)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,512 miles
    Test number
    959289127464
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired not moving/seized (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side front to rear brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side front to rear brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass107,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    107,877 miles
    Test number
    286567227267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail107,877 miles (+2,229)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,877 miles
    Test number
    802755379507
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass105,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    105,648 miles
    Test number
    286422575694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,648 miles (+2,995)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,648 miles
    Test number
    969746027486
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear and o/s/f tyres perishing in sidewalls

  16. Pass102,653 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    102,653 miles
    Test number
    504779190679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail102,652 miles (+2,816)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,652 miles
    Test number
    350207178421
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail99,836 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,836 miles
    Test number
    179841314334
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass99,836 miles (+2,743)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    99,836 miles
    Test number
    659481114304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass97,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    97,093 miles
    Test number
    626417913360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail97,093 miles (+2,579)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,093 miles
    Test number
    789496713325
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Fail94,514 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,514 miles
    Test number
    119308112398
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass94,514 miles (+2,783)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    94,514 miles
    Test number
    285278012399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail91,731 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,731 miles
    Test number
    727035611374
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteRear exhaust sections and flanges in poor condition

  25. Pass91,731 miles (+4,866)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    91,731 miles
    Test number
    778075911315
    • NoteRear exhaust sections and flanges in poor condition

  26. Pass86,865 miles (+5,866)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    86,865 miles
    Test number
    473807520446
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low on outer edge and perished

  27. Pass80,999 miles (+4,466)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    80,999 miles
    Test number
    873189379205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass76,533 miles (+12,322)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    76,533 miles
    Test number
    704460988279
    • NoteBoth wiper blades starting to split

  29. Pass64,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    64,211 miles
    Test number
    181291677208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail64,211 miles (+7,790)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,211 miles
    Test number
    592611577252
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  31. Pass56,421 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    56,421 miles
    Test number
    311345186233
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  32. Fail56,421 miles (+6,527)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,421 miles
    Test number
    953475886263
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  33. Pass49,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    49,894 miles
    Test number
    382055685406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T473 MGW

Does T473 MGW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T473 MGW expired on 22 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T473 MGW?
The MOT on T473 MGW expired on 22 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T473 MGW done?
T473 MGW was recorded at 120,534 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2023, an average of 3,903 miles a year.
Has T473 MGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T473 MGW has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T473 MGW 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 T473 MGW find?
T473 MGW passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2023 with 8 advisories: driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle sticky; fuel pipe/s corroded; gearbox mounting defective, and 5 more.

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