Vauxhall Astra
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc
T527 BBKMOT history
T527 BBK is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 74,562 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 May 2024
- Mileage
- 74,562 mi
- At MOT on 16 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,466 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T527 BBK
- 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
- 3 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 16 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T527 BBK was last recorded at 74,562 miles on 16 May 2023, 873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 73,689 miles · 19 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 873 miles
- Average per year
- 2,466 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 74,562 miles
- 2022 – 73,689 miles
- 2021 – 71,806 miles
- 2020 – 70,355 miles
- 2019 – 68,857 miles
- 2018 – 67,769 miles
- 2017 – 66,757 miles
- 2016 – 65,541 miles
- 2015 – 61,831 miles
- 2014 – 59,788 miles
- 2013 – 56,802 miles
- 2012 – 54,439 miles
- 2011 – 52,148 miles
- 2010 – 50,749 miles
- 2009 – 45,324 miles
- 2008 – 39,730 miles
- 2007 – 34,738 miles
- 2006 – 32,127 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass74,562 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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 Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007
Full MOT history
23 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,562 miles1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2024
- Odometer
- 74,562 miles
- Test number
- 234873916618
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail74,550 miles (+861)2 major5 repaired1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,550 miles
- Test number
- 904514034695
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass73,689 miles (+39)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2023
- Odometer
- 73,689 miles
- Test number
- 549729077934
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail73,650 miles (+1,844)2 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,650 miles
- Test number
- 693103722663
- MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass71,806 miles (+1,451)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2022
- Odometer
- 71,806 miles
- Test number
- 833473964083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,355 miles (+1,498)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2021
- Odometer
- 70,355 miles
- Test number
- 751033769007
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass68,857 miles (+1,088)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 68,857 miles
- Test number
- 572437284875
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,769 miles (+1,012)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2019
- Odometer
- 67,769 miles
- Test number
- 269310229040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 66,757 miles
- Test number
- 795939200275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,757 miles (+1,216)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,757 miles
- Test number
- 169479645306
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass65,541 miles (+3,710)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 65,541 miles
- Test number
- 506323847330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,831 miles (+2,043)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 61,831 miles
- Test number
- 817119575093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,788 miles (+2,986)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 59,788 miles
- Test number
- 509478074080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,802 miles2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,802 miles
- Test number
- 109548173484
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteFront numberplate damaged
- NoteRear numberplate deteriated
Pass56,802 miles (+2,363)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 56,802 miles
- Test number
- 418418173054
- NoteFront numberplate damaged
- NoteRear numberplate deteriated
Pass54,439 miles (+2,291)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 54,439 miles
- Test number
- 307059772088
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass52,148 miles (+1,399)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 52,148 miles
- Test number
- 605095871081
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass50,749 miles (+5,425)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 50,749 miles
- Test number
- 120878570457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,324 miles3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,324 miles
- Test number
- 170728779039
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteUnable to inspect front brake pads due to hub cap design.
- NoteO.s.f wiper secured by tape
Pass45,324 miles (+5,594)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 45,324 miles
- Test number
- 210608779048
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteUnable to inspect front brake pads due to hub cap design.
- NoteO.s.f wiper secured by tape
Pass39,730 miles (+4,992)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 39,730 miles
- Test number
- 970725578008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,738 miles (+2,611)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 34,738 miles
- Test number
- 964429877073
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass32,127 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 32,127 miles
- Test number
- 651081566099
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about T527 BBK
- Does T527 BBK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T527 BBK expired on 18 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T527 BBK?
- The MOT on T527 BBK expired on 18 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T527 BBK done?
- T527 BBK was recorded at 74,562 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2023, an average of 2,466 miles a year.
- Has T527 BBK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T527 BBK has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on T527 BBK 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 T527 BBK find?
- T527 BBK passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2023 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 9 more.
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