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Vauxhall Vectra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T541 AROMOT history

T541 ARO is a silver petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 16 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 126,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Feb 2026
Mileage
126,190 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T541 ARO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T541 ARO was last recorded at 126,190 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,543 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
647 miles
Average per year
2,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,190 miles
  • 2025 – 125,543 miles
  • 2024 – 124,374 miles
  • 2023 – 123,214 miles
  • 2022 – 121,954 miles
  • 2021 – 120,778 miles
  • 2020 – 119,733 miles
  • 2019 – 117,373 miles
  • 2018 – 115,089 miles
  • 2017 – 112,639 miles
  • 2016 – 110,375 miles
  • 2015 – 107,918 miles
  • 2014 – 105,243 miles
  • 2013 – 102,350 miles
  • 2012 – 99,228 miles
  • 2011 – 96,591 miles
  • 2010 – 94,115 miles
  • 2009 – 90,731 miles
  • 2008 – 83,920 miles
  • 2007 – 76,775 miles
  • 2006 – 70,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail126,190 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorFront Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

31 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail126,190 miles (+647)8 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,190 miles
    Test number
    443229023199
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass125,543 miles (+1,169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    125,543 miles
    Test number
    903936481166
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass124,374 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    124,374 miles
    Test number
    607074866257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail124,373 miles (+1,159)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,373 miles
    Test number
    953213245446
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,214 miles (+1,260)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    123,214 miles
    Test number
    934829585021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass121,954 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    121,954 miles
    Test number
    529222445713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail121,954 miles (+1,176)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,954 miles
    Test number
    911645680077
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass120,778 miles (+1,045)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    120,778 miles
    Test number
    864677758091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    119,733 miles
    Test number
    662216719000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail119,733 miles (+2,360)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,733 miles
    Test number
    751485873705
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass117,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    117,373 miles
    Test number
    338756644204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail117,373 miles (+2,284)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,373 miles
    Test number
    799363410730
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass115,089 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    115,089 miles
    Test number
    176719728549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass112,639 miles (+2,264)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    112,639 miles
    Test number
    215446443018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    110,375 miles
    Test number
    850373504135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,375 miles (+2,457)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,375 miles
    Test number
    161117680715
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass107,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    107,918 miles
    Test number
    129146215012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail107,918 miles (+2,675)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,918 miles
    Test number
    615636115028
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass105,243 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    105,243 miles
    Test number
    567357134087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail105,243 miles (+2,893)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,243 miles
    Test number
    809727834077
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass102,350 miles (+3,122)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    102,350 miles
    Test number
    155254543013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass99,228 miles4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    99,228 miles
    Test number
    858487442068
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCorrosion to underbody
    • NoteFront discs slightly pitted
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly worn
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight freeplay in both rear antiroll bar links

  23. Fail99,228 miles (+2,637)2 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,228 miles
    Test number
    585777842056
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCorrosion to underbody
    • NoteFront discs slightly pitted
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly worn
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight freeplay in both rear antiroll bar links

  24. Pass96,591 miles3 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    96,591 miles
    Test number
    765557861062
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteFlexi hose ferrules corroded
    • NoteFront anti-roll bar corroded
    • NoteFront discs inner faces worn
    • NoteO/s/f top strut mount has slight free play
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted
    • NoteRear anti-roll bar starting to corrode
    • NoteRear discs worn

  25. Fail96,591 miles (+2,476)6 failures5 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,591 miles
    Test number
    577857461008
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteFlexi hose ferrules corroded
    • NoteFront anti-roll bar corroded
    • NoteFront discs inner faces worn
    • NoteO/s/f top strut mount has slight free play
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted
    • NoteRear anti-roll bar starting to corrode
    • NoteRear discs worn

  26. Pass94,115 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    94,115 miles
    Test number
    244114460026
    • NoteNoise from front brakes when applied

  27. Fail94,115 miles (+3,384)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,115 miles
    Test number
    450714260085
    • FailureHeadlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNoise from front brakes when applied

  28. Pass90,731 miles (+6,811)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    90,731 miles
    Test number
    792857459008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass83,920 miles (+7,145)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    83,920 miles
    Test number
    914407958085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass76,775 miles (+6,447)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    76,775 miles
    Test number
    183929657093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass70,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    70,328 miles
    Test number
    651027166031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T541 ARO

Does T541 ARO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T541 ARO expired on 17 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T541 ARO?
The MOT on T541 ARO expired on 17 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T541 ARO done?
T541 ARO was recorded at 126,190 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 2,802 miles a year.
Has T541 ARO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T541 ARO has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T541 ARO 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 T541 ARO find?
T541 ARO failed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 8 major defects and 2 minor defects: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear; nearside rear brake disc significantly and obviously worn, and 7 more.

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