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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T542 TUYMOT history

T542 TUY is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 101,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
101,457 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T542 TUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T542 TUY was last recorded at 101,457 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,438 miles · 2 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
4,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,457 miles
  • 2025 – 86,157 miles
  • 2024 – 84,890 miles
  • 2023 – 82,522 miles
  • 2022 – 79,311 miles
  • 2021 – 76,539 miles
  • 2020 – 74,156 miles
  • 2019 – 71,709 miles
  • 2018 – 68,283 miles
  • 2017 – 65,590 miles
  • 2016 – 61,548 miles
  • 2015 – 57,225 miles
  • 2014 – 51,341 miles
  • 2013 – 45,716 miles
  • 2012 – 40,267 miles
  • 2011 – 31,655 miles
  • 2010 – 27,434 miles
  • 2009 – 23,780 miles
  • 2008 – 19,235 miles
  • 2007 – 15,534 miles
  • 2006 – 13,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,457 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,457 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    101,457 miles
    Test number
    730494595257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail101,438 miles (+15,281)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,438 miles
    Test number
    341209939361
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.070 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.629 (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak down pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass86,157 miles (+1,267)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    86,157 miles
    Test number
    461410447915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,890 miles (+2,368)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    84,890 miles
    Test number
    847171443904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,522 miles (+3,211)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,522 miles
    Test number
    341438294354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,311 miles (+2,772)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,311 miles
    Test number
    676867577696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,539 miles
    Test number
    388841549905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,539 miles (+2,383)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,539 miles
    Test number
    635986053564
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass74,156 miles (+2,447)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,156 miles
    Test number
    748550011816
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror casing slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass71,709 miles (+3,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,709 miles
    Test number
    302225848147
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust mount rubbers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn badly on inner edge and also perished. On limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass68,283 miles (+2,693)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,283 miles
    Test number
    214943876556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn abnormally on inner edge. On the limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edge. On the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass65,590 miles (+4,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,590 miles
    Test number
    711945012772
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly perished

  13. Pass61,548 miles (+4,323)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,548 miles
    Test number
    646854311949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,225 miles (+5,884)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,225 miles
    Test number
    328935725235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,341 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    51,341 miles
    Test number
    559032834261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust weak with corrosion,

  16. Fail51,340 miles (+5,624)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,340 miles
    Test number
    278522234294
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust weak with corrosion,

  17. Pass45,716 miles (+5,449)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,716 miles
    Test number
    189405253209
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s/r tyre outer side wall -- no cords showing
    • NoteSlight discolouring on both plastic head light covers

  18. Pass40,267 miles (+8,612)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    40,267 miles
    Test number
    557118762266
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass31,655 miles (+4,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    31,655 miles
    Test number
    315490831217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass27,434 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,434 miles
    Test number
    943605630297
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail27,434 miles (+3,654)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,434 miles
    Test number
    843275030220
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass23,780 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,780 miles
    Test number
    190374439239
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  23. Fail23,780 miles (+4,545)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,780 miles
    Test number
    352083439292
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  24. Pass19,235 miles (+3,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    19,235 miles
    Test number
    973777728269
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass15,534 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    15,534 miles
    Test number
    154836157239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    13,766 miles
    Test number
    481801246248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T542 TUY

Does T542 TUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T542 TUY is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T542 TUY?
The MOT on T542 TUY is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T542 TUY done?
T542 TUY was recorded at 101,457 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 4,374 miles a year.
Has T542 TUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T542 TUY has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T542 TUY 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 T542 TUY find?
T542 TUY passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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