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Vauxhall Astra

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T540 SFAMOT history

T540 SFA is a green petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2022
Mileage
144,418 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T540 SFA
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
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T540 SFA was last recorded at 144,418 miles on 14 Mar 2022, 2,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,780 miles · 15 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
2,638 miles
Average per year
5,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 144,418 miles
  • 2021 – 141,780 miles
  • 2020 – 137,937 miles
  • 2019 – 133,877 miles
  • 2018 – 129,648 miles
  • 2017 – 123,351 miles
  • 2016 – 116,137 miles
  • 2015 – 109,709 miles
  • 2014 – 103,055 miles
  • 2013 – 96,895 miles
  • 2012 – 90,790 miles
  • 2011 – 84,687 miles
  • 2010 – 79,350 miles
  • 2009 – 73,870 miles
  • 2008 – 68,402 miles
  • 2007 – 64,037 miles
  • 2006 – 59,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail144,418 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail144,418 miles (+2,638)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,418 miles
    Test number
    984835117565
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass141,780 miles (+33)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    141,780 miles
    Test number
    483028192164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail141,747 miles (+3,810)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,747 miles
    Test number
    480349271499
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,937 miles (+4,060)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    137,937 miles
    Test number
    828635430395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted

  5. Pass133,877 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    133,877 miles
    Test number
    288533694097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail133,869 miles (+4,221)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,869 miles
    Test number
    370728422254
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass129,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    129,648 miles
    Test number
    968766899228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail129,645 miles (+6,294)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,645 miles
    Test number
    270030640727
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  9. Pass123,351 miles (+7,214)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    123,351 miles
    Test number
    517254728995
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass116,137 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    116,137 miles
    Test number
    831810654592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Fail116,137 miles (+6,428)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,137 miles
    Test number
    427012595696
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass109,709 miles (+6,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    109,709 miles
    Test number
    295954745046
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass103,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    103,055 miles
    Test number
    428715844098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,055 miles (+6,160)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,055 miles
    Test number
    996475244026
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass96,895 miles (+6,105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    96,895 miles
    Test number
    485234843076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass90,790 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,790 miles
    Test number
    716396262064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded

  17. Fail90,790 miles (+6,103)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,790 miles
    Test number
    845996262087
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded

  18. Pass84,687 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    84,687 miles
    Test number
    509258061039
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded

  19. Fail84,687 miles (+5,337)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,687 miles
    Test number
    987918261098
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass79,350 miles (+5,480)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    79,350 miles
    Test number
    310231160045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,870 miles (+5,468)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    73,870 miles
    Test number
    493505069063
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass68,402 miles (+4,365)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    68,402 miles
    Test number
    903543068086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,037 miles (+4,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    64,037 miles
    Test number
    142463477064
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass59,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    59,220 miles
    Test number
    350443886063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T540 SFA

Does T540 SFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T540 SFA expired on 14 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T540 SFA?
The MOT on T540 SFA expired on 14 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T540 SFA done?
T540 SFA was recorded at 144,418 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2022, an average of 5,334 miles a year.
Has T540 SFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T540 SFA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T540 SFA 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 T540 SFA find?
T540 SFA failed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2022 with 3 major defects, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside rear stop lamp(s) not working; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 8 more.

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