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Vauxhall Astra

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T473 TBVMOT history

T473 TBV is a green petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 119,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2023
Mileage
119,768 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T473 TBV
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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2023
Latest MOT test
31 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T473 TBV was last recorded at 119,768 miles on 31 May 2022, 10,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,413 miles · 20 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
10,355 miles
Average per year
4,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 119,768 miles
  • 2021 – 109,413 miles
  • 2020 – 105,078 miles
  • 2019 – 102,688 miles
  • 2018 – 98,768 miles
  • 2017 – 95,235 miles
  • 2016 – 91,091 miles
  • 2015 – 86,799 miles
  • 2014 – 82,525 miles
  • 2013 – 78,162 miles
  • 2012 – 75,610 miles
  • 2011 – 68,857 miles
  • 2010 – 63,184 miles
  • 2009 – 57,300 miles
  • 2008 – 51,842 miles
  • 2007 – 46,455 miles
  • 2006 – 41,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,768 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Exhaust clamp corroded (not blowing)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,768 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    119,768 miles
    Test number
    278548189057
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail119,768 miles (+10,355)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,768 miles
    Test number
    432089203184
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,413 miles (+4,335)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,413 miles
    Test number
    346029294702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,078 miles (+2,390)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,078 miles
    Test number
    245198018833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,688 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    102,688 miles
    Test number
    592761973414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail102,688 miles (+3,920)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,688 miles
    Test number
    682990489812
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers parking in view (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass98,768 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    98,768 miles
    Test number
    721277121763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Fail98,768 miles (+3,533)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,768 miles
    Test number
    558603589814
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass95,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    95,235 miles
    Test number
    579133430953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,235 miles (+4,144)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,235 miles
    Test number
    705057498728
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting missing

  11. Pass91,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,091 miles
    Test number
    199403171052
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp corroded (not blowing)
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting rubbers starting to split.

  12. Fail91,091 miles (+4,292)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,091 miles
    Test number
    739291081891
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp corroded (not blowing)
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting rubbers starting to split.

  13. Pass86,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,799 miles
    Test number
    626226615084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,799 miles (+4,274)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,799 miles
    Test number
    995774115033
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass82,525 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    82,525 miles
    Test number
    806461244067
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  16. Fail82,525 miles (+4,363)6 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,525 miles
    Test number
    687351044080
    • FailureFront engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  17. Pass78,162 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    78,162 miles
    Test number
    478857033078
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail78,162 miles (+2,552)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,162 miles
    Test number
    876027333025
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass75,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    75,610 miles
    Test number
    266481242083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,610 miles (+6,753)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,610 miles
    Test number
    175241942492
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass68,857 miles (+5,673)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    68,857 miles
    Test number
    177876941402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,184 miles (+5,884)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    63,184 miles
    Test number
    172928740011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    57,300 miles
    Test number
    841709449022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,297 miles (+5,455)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,297 miles
    Test number
    783789349055
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass51,842 miles (+5,387)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    51,842 miles
    Test number
    430735548089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,455 miles (+5,178)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    46,455 miles
    Test number
    552465147041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,277 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    41,277 miles
    Test number
    102666446438
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T473 TBV

Does T473 TBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T473 TBV expired on 30 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T473 TBV?
The MOT on T473 TBV expired on 30 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T473 TBV done?
T473 TBV was recorded at 119,768 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2022, an average of 4,819 miles a year.
Has T473 TBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T473 TBV has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T473 TBV 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 TBV find?
T473 TBV passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2022 with 4 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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