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Vauxhall Astra

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T520 VAPMOT history

T520 VAP is a green petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 59,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2024
Mileage
59,750 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T520 VAP
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
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T520 VAP was last recorded at 59,750 miles on 6 Feb 2023, 2,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,291 miles · 7 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
2,459 miles
Average per year
2,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 59,750 miles
  • 2022 – 57,291 miles
  • 2021 – 56,414 miles
  • 2020 – 55,035 miles
  • 2019 – 50,263 miles
  • 2018 – 37,403 miles
  • 2017 – 35,786 miles
  • 2016 – 34,950 miles
  • 2015 – 33,951 miles
  • 2014 – 31,873 miles
  • 2013 – 29,534 miles
  • 2012 – 27,465 miles
  • 2011 – 27,314 miles
  • 2010 – 27,252 miles
  • 2009 – 26,757 miles
  • 2008 – 26,117 miles
  • 2007 – 25,205 miles
  • 2006 – 24,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,750 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material // front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,750 miles (+2,459)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    59,750 miles
    Test number
    937590564824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,291 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    57,291 miles
    Test number
    943718420941
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRoof lining effecting the rear view mirror

  3. Fail57,291 miles (+877)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,291 miles
    Test number
    171488316016
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRoof lining effecting the rear view mirror

  4. Pass56,414 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    56,414 miles
    Test number
    884882964050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material // front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  5. Fail56,414 miles (+1,379)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,414 miles
    Test number
    385106339831
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement calliper (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material // front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  6. Pass55,035 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    55,035 miles
    Test number
    409993308032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail55,033 miles (+4,770)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,033 miles
    Test number
    866571095728
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass50,263 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,263 miles
    Test number
    337990372018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail50,262 miles (+12,859)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,262 miles
    Test number
    486481184644
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass37,403 miles (+1,617)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    37,403 miles
    Test number
    575890989101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,786 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    35,786 miles
    Test number
    900376226577
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail35,786 miles (+836)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,786 miles
    Test number
    674150429381
    • Repaired at testNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror case missing (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass34,950 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    34,950 miles
    Test number
    544019114603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail34,950 miles (+999)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,950 miles
    Test number
    809533034533
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass33,951 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    33,951 miles
    Test number
    549561645083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail33,950 miles (+2,077)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,950 miles
    Test number
    925511845022
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass31,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    31,873 miles
    Test number
    997418534075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,873 miles (+2,339)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,873 miles
    Test number
    159567634022
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass29,534 miles (+2,069)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    29,534 miles
    Test number
    119724543066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  20. Pass27,465 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,465 miles
    Test number
    826446742007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,314 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    27,314 miles
    Test number
    839259931076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,252 miles (+495)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    27,252 miles
    Test number
    163573840092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,757 miles (+640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    26,757 miles
    Test number
    954297139089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass26,117 miles (+912)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    26,117 miles
    Test number
    664995048054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,205 miles (+982)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    25,205 miles
    Test number
    744206647035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,223 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    24,223 miles
    Test number
    330977346026
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBushes perishing
    • NoteTyres perishing+wearing on edges

Questions about T520 VAP

Does T520 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T520 VAP expired on 26 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T520 VAP?
The MOT on T520 VAP expired on 26 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T520 VAP done?
T520 VAP was recorded at 59,750 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2023, an average of 2,093 miles a year.
Has T520 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T520 VAP has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T520 VAP 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 T520 VAP find?
T520 VAP passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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