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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T491 NCAMOT history

T491 NCA is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 112,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2023
Mileage
112,637 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T491 NCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T491 NCA was last recorded at 112,637 miles on 18 Aug 2022, 2,802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,835 miles · 3 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
2,802 miles
Average per year
4,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 112,637 miles
  • 2021 – 109,835 miles
  • 2020 – 106,611 miles
  • 2019 – 99,910 miles
  • 2018 – 90,702 miles
  • 2017 – 85,111 miles
  • 2016 – 79,624 miles
  • 2015 – 73,963 miles
  • 2014 – 69,325 miles
  • 2013 – 65,838 miles
  • 2012 – 61,953 miles
  • 2011 – 60,319 miles
  • 2010 – 58,664 miles
  • 2009 – 53,468 miles
  • 2008 – 47,553 miles
  • 2007 – 41,461 miles
  • 2006 – 37,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,637 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Exhaust clamp broken

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Coolant level below minimum

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,637 miles (+2,802)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    112,637 miles
    Test number
    989036180970
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass109,835 miles (+3,224)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    109,835 miles
    Test number
    155689346678
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,611 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    106,611 miles
    Test number
    380736827853
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust clamp broken

  4. Fail106,611 miles (+6,701)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,611 miles
    Test number
    526330248908
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass99,910 miles (+9,208)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    99,910 miles
    Test number
    376602068536
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass90,702 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    90,702 miles
    Test number
    443843282037
    • AdvisoryAir leak from broken vacuum hose near airbox
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above NS of rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi-joint damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil added to engine before emissions as none on dipstick
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryTail pipe and centre exhaust section corroded
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum

  7. Fail90,702 miles (+5,591)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,702 miles
    Test number
    218357565835
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Headlight lens is frosty (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAir leak from broken vacuum hose near airbox
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above NS of rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi-joint damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil added to engine before emissions as none on dipstick
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryTail pipe and centre exhaust section corroded
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum

  8. Pass85,111 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    85,111 miles
    Test number
    116967966814
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded through wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail85,083 miles (+5,459)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,083 miles
    Test number
    226691433631
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded through wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass79,624 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,624 miles
    Test number
    769948094347
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlight lens in poor condition but beam image and light output considered acceptable
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail79,624 miles (+5,661)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,624 miles
    Test number
    633595039375
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlight lens in poor condition but beam image and light output considered acceptable
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass73,963 miles (+4,638)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,963 miles
    Test number
    718899365145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteScreen slightly scratched
    • NoteSurface corrosion in offside front and offside rear brake pipes

  13. Pass69,325 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    69,325 miles
    Test number
    285100074474
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront brake lines close to subframe and offside front starting to corroded. Recommend adjustment of mounting
    • NoteVacum air leak from union on throttle body (brown connector)

  14. Fail69,325 miles (+3,487)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,325 miles
    Test number
    947809164187
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront brake lines close to subframe and offside front starting to corroded. Recommend adjustment of mounting
    • NoteVacum air leak from union on throttle body (brown connector)

  15. Pass65,838 miles (+3,885)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,838 miles
    Test number
    927202863135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside headlamp lens slightly clouded
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition
    • NoteWindscreen lightly scratched

  16. Pass61,953 miles (+1,634)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,953 miles
    Test number
    217935742486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,319 miles (+1,655)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,319 miles
    Test number
    905671051189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,664 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,664 miles
    Test number
    431739050136
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass58,664 miles (+5,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,664 miles
    Test number
    511699750124
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass53,468 miles (+5,915)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    53,468 miles
    Test number
    452132129238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,553 miles (+6,092)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    47,553 miles
    Test number
    974855428297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,461 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,461 miles
    Test number
    641790927227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,441 miles (+3,903)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,441 miles
    Test number
    803539317294
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  24. Pass37,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    37,538 miles
    Test number
    384620826458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T491 NCA

Does T491 NCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T491 NCA expired on 17 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T491 NCA?
The MOT on T491 NCA expired on 17 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T491 NCA done?
T491 NCA was recorded at 112,637 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2022, an average of 4,686 miles a year.
Has T491 NCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T491 NCA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on T491 NCA 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 T491 NCA find?
T491 NCA passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear exhaust mounting defective rear mounting broken; oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edge.

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