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Vauxhall Vectra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T565 RFAMOT history

T565 RFA is a silver petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 143,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
143,144 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T565 RFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T565 RFA was last recorded at 143,144 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 2,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,804 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,340 miles
Average per year
1,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,144 miles
  • 2025 – 140,804 miles
  • 2024 – 136,256 miles
  • 2022 – 136,234 miles
  • 2021 – 135,676 miles
  • 2020 – 135,197 miles
  • 2019 – 134,080 miles
  • 2018 – 132,423 miles
  • 2017 – 126,673 miles
  • 2016 – 120,664 miles
  • 2015 – 112,568 miles
  • 2014 – 112,568 miles
  • 2012 – 112,568 miles
  • 2011 – 112,568 miles
  • 2010 – 111,800 miles
  • 2009 – 109,304 miles
  • 2008 – 108,062 miles
  • 2007 – 106,718 miles
  • 2006 – 104,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,144 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,144 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    143,144 miles
    Test number
    668780328453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail143,144 miles (+2,340)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,144 miles
    Test number
    857750452975
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass140,804 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    140,804 miles
    Test number
    577630739490
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail140,804 miles (+4,548)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,804 miles
    Test number
    102406177633
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass136,256 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    136,256 miles
    Test number
    986998816246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail136,249 miles (+15)3 dangerous13 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,249 miles
    Test number
    165361980425
    • DangerousBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail136,234 miles (+558)1 dangerous5 major5 minor26 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,234 miles
    Test number
    743530901734
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSpeedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shockabsorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass135,676 miles (+479)2 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,676 miles
    Test number
    947054691393
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass135,197 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    135,197 miles
    Test number
    160792446964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  10. Fail135,197 miles (+1,117)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,197 miles
    Test number
    631694708763
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  11. Pass134,080 miles (+1,657)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,080 miles
    Test number
    761027318230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass132,423 miles (+5,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    132,423 miles
    Test number
    529479911672
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass126,673 miles (+6,009)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    126,673 miles
    Test number
    241401480620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,664 miles (+8,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    120,664 miles
    Test number
    853473066978
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted

  15. Pass112,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    112,568 miles
    Test number
    548159185099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass112,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    112,568 miles
    Test number
    349222134169
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass112,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    112,568 miles
    Test number
    595324162393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass112,568 miles (+768)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    112,568 miles
    Test number
    588077331378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass111,800 miles (+2,496)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    111,800 miles
    Test number
    854340180177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass109,304 miles (+1,242)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    109,304 miles
    Test number
    993125489138
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass108,062 miles (+1,344)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    108,062 miles
    Test number
    970724298154
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBall joint boots split

  22. Pass106,718 miles (+1,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    106,718 miles
    Test number
    671687027259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass104,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    104,905 miles
    Test number
    652209006299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T565 RFA

Does T565 RFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T565 RFA is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T565 RFA?
The MOT on T565 RFA is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T565 RFA done?
T565 RFA was recorded at 143,144 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 1,905 miles a year.
Has T565 RFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T565 RFA has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T565 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 T565 RFA find?
T565 RFA passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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