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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass147,410 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass109,065 miles (+9,500)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    109,065 miles
    Test number
    472892078931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. Pass87,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,332 miles
    Test number
    621976438545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. Pass70,362 miles (+2,875)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,362 miles
    Test number
    727232161113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. Pass64,988 miles (+3,382)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    64,988 miles
    Test number
    931186469173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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)
  26. 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)
  27. 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
  28. 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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