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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T486 BFVMOT history

T486 BFV is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 72,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2024
Mileage
72,827 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2021
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T486 BFV
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
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T486 BFV was last recorded at 72,827 miles on 27 Jul 2021, 421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jul 2007: 36,200 miles, lower than 43,097 miles on 18 May 2006.

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
72,406 miles · 6 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
421 miles
Average per year
1,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 72,827 miles
  • 2020 – 72,406 miles
  • 2019 – 71,272 miles
  • 2018 – 69,315 miles
  • 2017 – 67,705 miles
  • 2016 – 65,545 miles
  • 2015 – 63,376 miles
  • 2014 – 61,420 miles
  • 2013 – 59,400 miles
  • 2012 – 57,097 miles
  • 2011 – 54,801 miles
  • 2010 – 52,289 miles
  • 2007 – 36,200 miles
  • 2006 – 43,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    252957342283
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    175831298057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,827 miles (+421)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    72,827 miles
    Test number
    143270003428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass72,406 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    72,406 miles
    Test number
    696425154101
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  5. Fail72,405 miles (+1,133)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,405 miles
    Test number
    933843934378
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  6. Pass71,272 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,272 miles
    Test number
    926009579249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail71,271 miles (+1,956)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,271 miles
    Test number
    100080958881
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntake leak (vac pipe on throttle body)

  8. Pass69,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,315 miles
    Test number
    364757790101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail69,315 miles (+1,610)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,315 miles
    Test number
    724925839959
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

  10. Pass67,705 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,705 miles
    Test number
    488757888715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,704 miles (+2,159)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,704 miles
    Test number
    220520413122
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sidewall damaged from under inflation
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass65,545 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,545 miles
    Test number
    693048072012
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre sidewall damaged

  13. Fail65,545 miles (+2,169)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,545 miles
    Test number
    585208421791
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre sidewall damaged

  14. Pass63,376 miles (+1,956)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,376 miles
    Test number
    736089465189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail61,420 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,420 miles
    Test number
    197112704297
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust heavily corroded

  16. Pass61,420 miles (+2,020)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,420 miles
    Test number
    326872704238
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust heavily corroded

  17. Pass59,400 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    59,400 miles
    Test number
    339826893142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,097 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,097 miles
    Test number
    139762602244
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass57,097 miles (+2,296)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,097 miles
    Test number
    806092902268
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass54,801 miles (+2,512)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,801 miles
    Test number
    955468001286
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass52,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,289 miles
    Test number
    964652610274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    864098009219
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    911038009210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    254224658154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,200 miles (-6,897)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,200 miles
    Test number
    974558107291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    43,097 miles
    Test number
    922678936123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T486 BFV

Does T486 BFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T486 BFV expired on 26 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T486 BFV?
The MOT on T486 BFV expired on 26 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T486 BFV done?
T486 BFV was recorded at 72,827 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2021, an average of 1,957 miles a year.
Has T486 BFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T486 BFV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on T486 BFV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T486 BFV find?
T486 BFV passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2023 with 2 advisories: coolant leak radiator; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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