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Vauxhall Vectra

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T557 RFAMOT history

T557 RFA is a green petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 104,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
104,849 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T557 RFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T557 RFA was last recorded at 104,849 miles on 1 May 2026, 1,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,350 miles · 15 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,499 miles
Average per year
2,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,849 miles
  • 2024 – 103,350 miles
  • 2023 – 102,047 miles
  • 2022 – 99,835 miles
  • 2021 – 96,996 miles
  • 2019 – 96,916 miles
  • 2017 – 96,887 miles
  • 2015 – 92,706 miles
  • 2013 – 88,733 miles
  • 2012 – 87,186 miles
  • 2011 – 87,174 miles
  • 2009 – 81,474 miles
  • 2008 – 74,439 miles
  • 2007 – 66,548 miles
  • 2006 – 59,656 miles
  • 2005 – 55,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,849 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,849 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    104,849 miles
    Test number
    405115435318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,350 miles (+1,303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    103,350 miles
    Test number
    215952567705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,047 miles (+2,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    102,047 miles
    Test number
    811096791978
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,835 miles (+7)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    99,835 miles
    Test number
    928460121548
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail99,828 miles (+2,832)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,828 miles
    Test number
    652981152487
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,996 miles (+80)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    96,996 miles
    Test number
    559761521414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,916 miles (+20)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,916 miles
    Test number
    519166473839
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail96,896 miles (+9)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,896 miles
    Test number
    387931384338
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass96,887 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    96,887 miles
    Test number
    205866761483
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail96,873 miles (+4,167)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,873 miles
    Test number
    687425705770
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass92,706 miles (+2)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    92,706 miles
    Test number
    658604375176
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking slightly on side wall

  12. Fail92,704 miles (+3,971)8 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,704 miles
    Test number
    198031175160
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking slightly on side wall

  13. Pass88,733 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    88,733 miles
    Test number
    828837983167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail88,732 miles (+1,546)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,732 miles
    Test number
    859827583124
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass87,186 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    87,186 miles
    Test number
    216499722486
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure

  16. Fail87,180 miles (+6)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,180 miles
    Test number
    276116122196
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure

  17. Pass87,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,174 miles
    Test number
    908647471060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail87,171 miles (+5,697)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,171 miles
    Test number
    538517671069
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass81,474 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    81,474 miles
    Test number
    763506399286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail81,437 miles (+6,998)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,437 miles
    Test number
    374914599256
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass74,439 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    74,439 miles
    Test number
    733070968218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail74,401 miles (+7,853)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,401 miles
    Test number
    261726858207
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass66,548 miles (+438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    66,548 miles
    Test number
    912556657231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass66,110 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    66,110 miles
    Test number
    200647577118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail66,110 miles (+6,454)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,110 miles
    Test number
    273577077106
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass59,656 miles (+4,341)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    59,656 miles
    Test number
    900386386186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    55,315 miles
    Test number
    284014645422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T557 RFA

Does T557 RFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T557 RFA is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T557 RFA?
The MOT on T557 RFA is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T557 RFA done?
T557 RFA was recorded at 104,849 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 2,366 miles a year.
Has T557 RFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T557 RFA has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T557 RFA 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 T557 RFA find?
T557 RFA passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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