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Vauxhall Astra

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T526 BTRMOT history

T526 BTR is a green petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 19 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 126,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2022
Mileage
126,383 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T526 BTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T526 BTR was last recorded at 126,383 miles on 16 Dec 2021, 7,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jun 2019: 108,607 miles, lower than 108,608 miles on 20 May 2019.

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
119,270 miles · 8 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
7,113 miles
Average per year
5,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 126,383 miles
  • 2020 – 119,270 miles
  • 2019 – 108,607 miles
  • 2018 – 103,275 miles
  • 2017 – 97,123 miles
  • 2016 – 91,065 miles
  • 2015 – 86,053 miles
  • 2014 – 80,469 miles
  • 2013 – 75,878 miles
  • 2012 – 70,935 miles
  • 2011 – 65,405 miles
  • 2010 – 60,492 miles
  • 2009 – 54,925 miles
  • 2008 – 49,893 miles
  • 2007 – 45,640 miles
  • 2006 – 40,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,383 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front top suspension mounting has some play
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre marked as 17 years old

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensing valve

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre marked as 10 years old

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass126,383 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    126,383 miles
    Test number
    589787566153
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top suspension mounting has some play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail126,383 miles (+7,113)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,383 miles
    Test number
    811545055501
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top suspension mounting has some play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass119,270 miles (+116)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    119,270 miles
    Test number
    412922986797
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre marked as 17 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre marked as 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail119,154 miles (+10,547)1 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,154 miles
    Test number
    557253083961
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre marked as 17 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre marked as 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass108,607 miles (-1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,607 miles
    Test number
    161715757561
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail108,608 miles (+5,333)1 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,608 miles
    Test number
    405871324365
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pedal goes to floor (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel system leaking (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe is deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryExhaust lambda reading is on the upper limit.

  7. Pass103,275 miles (+6,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    103,275 miles
    Test number
    175329126073
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass97,123 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,123 miles
    Test number
    242579057287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,100 miles (+6,035)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,100 miles
    Test number
    556321740601
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass91,065 miles (+5,012)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,065 miles
    Test number
    766150913736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,053 miles (+5,584)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    86,053 miles
    Test number
    687980005199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,469 miles (+4,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,469 miles
    Test number
    236597404107
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass75,878 miles (+4,943)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    75,878 miles
    Test number
    225942613408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,935 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    70,935 miles
    Test number
    437872412145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,933 miles (+5,528)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,933 miles
    Test number
    708300112152
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  16. Pass65,405 miles (+4,913)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,405 miles
    Test number
    248169701118
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges (tracking)

  17. Pass60,492 miles (+5,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,492 miles
    Test number
    594698110155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass54,925 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,925 miles
    Test number
    834129319127
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail54,925 miles (+5,032)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,925 miles
    Test number
    264803319134
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass49,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,893 miles
    Test number
    670043718134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,898 miles (+4,258)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,898 miles
    Test number
    821863818120
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass45,640 miles (+5,118)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    45,640 miles
    Test number
    244714717131
    • NoteAdvanced corossion rear exhaust
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  23. Pass40,522 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    40,522 miles
    Test number
    280064216113
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

Questions about T526 BTR

Does T526 BTR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T526 BTR expired on 15 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T526 BTR?
The MOT on T526 BTR expired on 15 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T526 BTR done?
T526 BTR was recorded at 126,383 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2021, an average of 5,487 miles a year.
Has T526 BTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T526 BTR has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T526 BTR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T526 BTR find?
T526 BTR passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2021 with 7 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front top suspension mounting has some play, and 4 more.

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