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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T553 AROMOT history

T553 ARO is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 101,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2025
Mileage
101,828 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T553 ARO
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
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T553 ARO was last recorded at 101,828 miles on 10 Feb 2025, 2,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,187 miles · 13 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,641 miles
Average per year
3,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,828 miles
  • 2024 – 99,187 miles
  • 2023 – 91,809 miles
  • 2022 – 86,250 miles
  • 2021 – 78,827 miles
  • 2020 – 73,483 miles
  • 2019 – 64,411 miles
  • 2018 – 55,553 miles
  • 2017 – 54,570 miles
  • 2016 – 53,785 miles
  • 2015 – 53,085 miles
  • 2014 – 52,271 miles
  • 2013 – 51,489 miles
  • 2012 – 50,442 miles
  • 2011 – 49,572 miles
  • 2010 – 48,711 miles
  • 2009 – 47,676 miles
  • 2008 – 46,271 miles
  • 2007 – 44,070 miles
  • 2006 – 41,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail101,828 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill too floor near rear suspension arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting with in 30 centre meter of rear suspension arm (6.2.2 (d) (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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline pass

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail101,828 miles (+2,641)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,828 miles
    Test number
    238519491286
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill too floor near rear suspension arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting with in 30 centre meter of rear suspension arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass99,187 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    99,187 miles
    Test number
    842762232121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail99,187 miles (+7,378)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,187 miles
    Test number
    114133074455
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass91,809 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    91,809 miles
    Test number
    624147451909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail91,768 miles (+5,518)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,768 miles
    Test number
    605468956614
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass86,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    86,250 miles
    Test number
    538657229096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,250 miles (+7,423)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,250 miles
    Test number
    913295703784
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass78,827 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,827 miles
    Test number
    205523652640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail78,827 miles (+5,344)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,827 miles
    Test number
    984778595301
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass73,483 miles (+2)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,483 miles
    Test number
    510083226678
    • DangerousNo shock absorbers damp correctly
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill trims fitted not allowing full access for inspection

  11. Fail73,481 miles (+9,070)1 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,481 miles
    Test number
    815067195280
    • DangerousNo shock absorbers damp correctly
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline pass (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill trims fitted not allowing full access for inspection

  12. Pass64,411 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,411 miles
    Test number
    502961335914
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail64,405 miles (+8,852)3 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,405 miles
    Test number
    728589161674
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass55,553 miles (+983)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,553 miles
    Test number
    419000159393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,570 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,570 miles
    Test number
    393960762322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail54,566 miles (+781)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,566 miles
    Test number
    599053958025
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass53,785 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,785 miles
    Test number
    127521671194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper split at ends
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail53,785 miles (+700)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,785 miles
    Test number
    324827303794
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper split at ends
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass53,085 miles (+814)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,085 miles
    Test number
    945237045065
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteAll four flex hose ferrules corroded
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteNearside front brake pipe corroded

  20. Pass52,271 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,271 miles
    Test number
    207544644071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBrake pipes leading to laden valve corroded
    • NoteNearside front brake pipe corroded

  21. Fail52,269 miles (+780)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,269 miles
    Test number
    216964544041
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBrake pipes leading to laden valve corroded
    • NoteNearside front brake pipe corroded

  22. Pass51,489 miles (+1,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,489 miles
    Test number
    719009253015
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  23. Pass50,442 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,442 miles
    Test number
    765549052005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOffside rear and nearside front brake pipes corroded

  24. Fail50,442 miles (+870)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,442 miles
    Test number
    335659452019
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOffside rear and nearside front brake pipes corroded

  25. Pass49,572 miles (+861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,572 miles
    Test number
    968806641093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass48,711 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,711 miles
    Test number
    410210540092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,676 miles (+1,405)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,676 miles
    Test number
    181965759496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f brake flexi hose ferrule borderline corroded

  28. Pass46,271 miles (+2,201)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    46,271 miles
    Test number
    114423768077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass44,070 miles (+2,885)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    44,070 miles
    Test number
    160571567400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass41,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,185 miles
    Test number
    153042456024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T553 ARO

Does T553 ARO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T553 ARO expired on 12 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T553 ARO?
The MOT on T553 ARO expired on 12 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T553 ARO done?
T553 ARO was recorded at 101,828 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2025, an average of 3,197 miles a year.
Has T553 ARO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T553 ARO has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T553 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 T553 ARO find?
T553 ARO failed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2025 with 2 major defects: nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill too floor near rear suspension arm; offside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting with in 30 centre meter of rear suspension arm.

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