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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T526 SDEMOT history

T526 SDE is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 183,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2025
Mileage
183,425 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T526 SDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T526 SDE was last recorded at 183,425 miles on 19 Mar 2025, 2,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,577 miles · 21 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,848 miles
Average per year
7,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,425 miles
  • 2024 – 180,577 miles
  • 2023 – 177,776 miles
  • 2022 – 174,402 miles
  • 2021 – 170,785 miles
  • 2020 – 166,785 miles
  • 2019 – 161,772 miles
  • 2018 – 157,083 miles
  • 2017 – 150,514 miles
  • 2016 – 146,948 miles
  • 2013 – 102,487 miles
  • 2012 – 91,238 miles
  • 2011 – 81,610 miles
  • 2010 – 72,032 miles
  • 2009 – 60,547 miles
  • 2008 – 50,464 miles
  • 2007 – 42,177 miles
  • 2006 – 37,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail183,425 miles
  • DangerousRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both rear inner wheel arches corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both rear axle mounting/brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Mil light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Mil light on indicates a fault

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Throttle sticking causing high revs intermittently.

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail183,425 miles (+2,848)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,425 miles
    Test number
    634530515213
    • DangerousRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both rear inner wheel arches corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both rear axle mounting/brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass180,577 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    180,577 miles
    Test number
    698035070734
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail180,577 miles (+2,801)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,577 miles
    Test number
    477537843251
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass177,776 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    177,776 miles
    Test number
    801063890827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail177,731 miles (+3,329)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,731 miles
    Test number
    265342855222
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside fuel filler pipe mounting bracket corroded

  6. Pass174,402 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    174,402 miles
    Test number
    429211737660
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  7. Fail174,399 miles (+3,614)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,399 miles
    Test number
    354840019363
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  8. Pass170,785 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    170,785 miles
    Test number
    249092159478
    • DangerousThrottle sticking causing high revs intermittently.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rearbackplates (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMil light on indicates a fault

  9. Fail170,785 miles (+4,000)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,785 miles
    Test number
    960516974285
    • DangerousThrottle sticking causing high revs intermittently.
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rearbackplates (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMil light on indicates a fault

  10. Pass166,785 miles (+5,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    166,785 miles
    Test number
    665460958331
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEngine mil light on outside scope of mot

  11. Pass161,772 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    161,772 miles
    Test number
    873910646932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail161,707 miles (+4,624)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,707 miles
    Test number
    150641696831
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass157,083 miles (+16)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    157,083 miles
    Test number
    872702482121
    • DangerousThrottle pedal sticking on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail157,067 miles (+6,553)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,067 miles
    Test number
    836210781679
    • DangerousThrottle pedal sticking on
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass150,514 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    150,514 miles
    Test number
    428170638427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail150,459 miles (+3,511)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,459 miles
    Test number
    878943700239
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass146,948 miles (+61)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    146,948 miles
    Test number
    337552523450
    • DangerousThrottle pedal slow to return

  18. Fail146,887 miles1 dangerous4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,887 miles
    Test number
    295902935934
    • DangerousThrottle pedal slow to return
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe inadequately supported both (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)

  19. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    666781695033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. FailMileage not read5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    376926085015
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. PassMileage not read3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    786948704115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  22. FailMileage not read5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    756912904131
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureFront Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  23. Pass102,487 miles (+11,249)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    102,487 miles
    Test number
    625473803185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass91,238 miles (+9,628)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    91,238 miles
    Test number
    789651712185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass81,610 miles (+9,578)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    81,610 miles
    Test number
    235931401152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass72,032 miles (+11,485)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    72,032 miles
    Test number
    551412100195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass60,547 miles (+10,083)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,547 miles
    Test number
    612434509167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass50,464 miles (+8,287)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    50,464 miles
    Test number
    101620508164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,177 miles (+4,633)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    42,177 miles
    Test number
    854362187059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass37,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    37,544 miles
    Test number
    400650796081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T526 SDE

Does T526 SDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T526 SDE expired on 23 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T526 SDE?
The MOT on T526 SDE expired on 23 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T526 SDE done?
T526 SDE was recorded at 183,425 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2025, an average of 7,691 miles a year.
Has T526 SDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T526 SDE has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T526 SDE 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 T526 SDE find?
T526 SDE failed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 1 advisory: rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both rear inner wheel arches corroded; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, and 3 more.

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