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Vauxhall Brava

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,499 cc

T56 AROMOT history

T56 ARO is a red diesel Vauxhall Brava first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 83,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
83,580 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T56 ARO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Brava
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T56 ARO was last recorded at 83,580 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 2,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,691 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,889 miles
Average per year
2,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,580 miles
  • 2024 – 80,691 miles
  • 2023 – 77,525 miles
  • 2022 – 74,395 miles
  • 2021 – 70,568 miles
  • 2020 – 66,550 miles
  • 2019 – 62,651 miles
  • 2018 – 57,964 miles
  • 2017 – 52,905 miles
  • 2016 – 47,560 miles
  • 2015 – 41,715 miles
  • 2014 – 39,276 miles
  • 2013 – 39,033 miles
  • 2012 – 38,904 miles
  • 2011 – 38,580 miles
  • 2010 – 37,965 miles
  • 2009 – 37,153 miles
  • 2007 – 35,813 miles
  • 2006 – 34,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,580 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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,580 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    83,580 miles
    Test number
    712417425270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,691 miles (+3,166)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    80,691 miles
    Test number
    865549237818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,525 miles (+3,130)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    77,525 miles
    Test number
    336402610869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,395 miles (+3,827)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    74,395 miles
    Test number
    301888492014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,568 miles (+4,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,568 miles
    Test number
    173053955145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass66,550 miles (+3,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,550 miles
    Test number
    211888328513
    • AdvisoryAdvise various parts of body showing signs of corrosion / thin

  7. Pass62,651 miles (+4,687)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,651 miles
    Test number
    967796136022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,964 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    57,964 miles
    Test number
    536336531759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail57,940 miles (+5,035)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,940 miles
    Test number
    226890035528
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass52,905 miles (+5,345)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,905 miles
    Test number
    978467944040
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass47,560 miles (+5,845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,560 miles
    Test number
    240181738189
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass41,715 miles (+2,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,715 miles
    Test number
    801165699960
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody corrosion

  13. Pass39,276 miles (+243)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,276 miles
    Test number
    796372284260
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear body floor holed & corroded,not structural.

  14. Pass39,033 miles (+129)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    39,033 miles
    Test number
    598884313001
    • NoteFloor of flatbed corroded
    • NoteRear loading door damaged but operates adequately

  15. Pass38,904 miles (+324)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    38,904 miles
    Test number
    636564432029
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded.
    • NoteRear load space floor corroded.

  16. Pass38,580 miles (+615)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    38,580 miles
    Test number
    765765931052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,965 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    37,965 miles
    Test number
    230606620054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOffside rear lamp damaged

  18. Fail37,965 miles (+812)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,965 miles
    Test number
    782656720045
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOffside rear lamp damaged

  19. Fail37,153 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,153 miles
    Test number
    503234549056
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass37,153 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,153 miles
    Test number
    630404949023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,813 miles
    Test number
    284530067027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,813 miles (+1,663)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,813 miles
    Test number
    560069057060
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteWipers split & smeaeing screen

  23. Pass34,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,150 miles
    Test number
    110512576497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,150 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,150 miles
    Test number
    720582676089
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about T56 ARO

Does T56 ARO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T56 ARO is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T56 ARO?
The MOT on T56 ARO is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T56 ARO done?
T56 ARO was recorded at 83,580 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 2,505 miles a year.
Has T56 ARO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T56 ARO has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on T56 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 T56 ARO find?
T56 ARO passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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