
Vauxhall Astra
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T490 LCRMOT history
T490 LCR is a green petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 147,410 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 147,410 mi
- At MOT on 11 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,200 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T490 LCR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T490 LCR was last recorded at 147,410 miles on 11 Dec 2024, 6,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 141,386 miles · 9 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,024 miles
- Average per year
- 5,200 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 147,410 miles
- 2023 – 141,386 miles
- 2022 – 126,790 miles
- 2021 – 117,126 miles
- 2020 – 109,065 miles
- 2019 – 99,565 miles
- 2018 – 93,075 miles
- 2017 – 90,471 miles
- 2016 – 87,332 miles
- 2015 – 83,720 miles
- 2014 – 76,767 miles
- 2013 – 76,945 miles
- 2012 – 73,844 miles
- 2011 – 70,362 miles
- 2010 – 67,487 miles
- 2009 – 64,988 miles
- 2008 – 61,606 miles
- 2007 – 57,940 miles
- 2006 – 51,317 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014
Full MOT history
28 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,410 miles (+6,024)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 147,410 miles
- Test number
- 213632058068
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass141,386 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 141,386 miles
- Test number
- 448054329816
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail141,386 miles (+14,596)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,386 miles
- Test number
- 116977136414
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass126,790 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 126,790 miles
- Test number
- 313937450786
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
Fail126,790 miles (+9,664)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,790 miles
- Test number
- 785660727208
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
Pass117,126 miles (+8,061)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 117,126 miles
- Test number
- 760243934378
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,065 miles (+9,500)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 109,065 miles
- Test number
- 472892078931
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,565 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 99,565 miles
- Test number
- 809458844002
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail99,562 miles (+6,487)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,562 miles
- Test number
- 867307074956
- MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass93,075 miles (+2,604)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 93,075 miles
- Test number
- 183761269706
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass90,471 miles (+11)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 90,471 miles
- Test number
- 908286834956
- AdvisoryFront wipers slightly split
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail90,460 miles (+3,128)6 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,460 miles
- Test number
- 566902414692
- FailureCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCentral Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront wipers slightly split
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass87,332 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 87,332 miles
- Test number
- 621976438545
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,320 miles (+3,600)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,320 miles
- Test number
- 400098526240
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass83,720 miles (+6)8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 83,720 miles
- Test number
- 238816465418
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteWindscreen wipers deteriorated
Fail83,714 miles (+6,947)1 dangerous1 failure8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,714 miles
- Test number
- 225429655194
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteWindscreen wipers deteriorated
Pass76,767 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 76,767 miles
- Test number
- 426590164195
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail79,767 miles (+2,822)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,767 miles
- Test number
- 559150264104
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass76,945 miles (+3,101)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 76,945 miles
- Test number
- 188875453162
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass73,844 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 73,844 miles
- Test number
- 659913362187
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail73,844 miles (+3,482)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,844 miles
- Test number
- 286433862424
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass70,362 miles (+2,875)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 70,362 miles
- Test number
- 727232161113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,487 miles (+2,499)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 67,487 miles
- Test number
- 371170860173
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass64,988 miles (+3,382)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 64,988 miles
- Test number
- 931186469173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,606 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 61,606 miles
- Test number
- 291279968186
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail61,606 miles (+3,666)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,606 miles
- Test number
- 473359768196
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass57,940 miles (+6,623)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 57,940 miles
- Test number
- 574350177166
- Note[1] stone chip in windscreen not exceeding 40mm. outside zone A
Pass51,317 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 51,317 miles
- Test number
- 291460476430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T490 LCR
- Does T490 LCR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T490 LCR expired on 10 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T490 LCR?
- The MOT on T490 LCR expired on 10 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T490 LCR done?
- T490 LCR was recorded at 147,410 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2024, an average of 5,200 miles a year.
- Has T490 LCR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T490 LCR has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on T490 LCR 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 T490 LCR find?
- T490 LCR passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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