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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T56 RWUMOT history

T56 RWU is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 110,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Dec 2023
Mileage
110,183 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2022
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T56 RWU
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
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T56 RWU was last recorded at 110,183 miles on 14 Nov 2022, 1,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,673 miles · 4 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1,510 miles
Average per year
4,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 110,183 miles
  • 2021 – 108,673 miles
  • 2019 – 103,393 miles
  • 2018 – 97,448 miles
  • 2016 – 90,986 miles
  • 2015 – 87,529 miles
  • 2014 – 83,823 miles
  • 2013 – 79,183 miles
  • 2012 – 73,254 miles
  • 2011 – 67,889 miles
  • 2010 – 60,916 miles
  • 2009 – 54,610 miles
  • 2008 – 47,285 miles
  • 2007 – 40,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,183 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,183 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,183 miles
    Test number
    388860545197
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail110,183 miles (+1,510)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,183 miles
    Test number
    592478229046
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,673 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    108,673 miles
    Test number
    622944127090
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slight distortion
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of engine oily

  4. Fail108,673 miles2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,673 miles
    Test number
    850513204318
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slight distortion
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of engine oily

  5. PassMileage not read2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    247448747922
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes noisy in operation

  6. Pass103,393 miles (+5,945)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,393 miles
    Test number
    191208861200
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass loose

  7. Pass97,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,448 miles
    Test number
    774786798687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail97,448 miles2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,448 miles
    Test number
    605929849860
    • DangerousNearside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    109456137688
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass90,986 miles (+3,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    90,986 miles
    Test number
    467732953228
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge

  11. Pass87,529 miles (+3,706)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    87,529 miles
    Test number
    658300558804
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust box rusty
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes corroded

  12. Pass83,823 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    83,823 miles
    Test number
    598952314338
    • NoteVarious brake pipes are slightly corroded

  13. Fail83,823 miles (+4,640)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,823 miles
    Test number
    437831814359
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteVarious brake pipes are slightly corroded

  14. Pass79,183 miles (+5,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    79,183 miles
    Test number
    845616803375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass73,254 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    73,254 miles
    Test number
    329944402351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail73,254 miles (+5,365)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,254 miles
    Test number
    478854102360
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass67,889 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    67,889 miles
    Test number
    419439201344
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteHeadlamps defused

  18. Fail67,889 miles (+6,973)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,889 miles
    Test number
    775298201326
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteHeadlamps defused

  19. Fail60,916 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,916 miles
    Test number
    434845000460
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront disks heavaly corroded
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  20. Pass60,916 miles (+6,306)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    60,916 miles
    Test number
    694905700356
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront disks heavaly corroded
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  21. Pass54,610 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    54,610 miles
    Test number
    820936409382
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail54,610 miles (+7,325)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,610 miles
    Test number
    944016309354
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass47,285 miles (+6,630)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,285 miles
    Test number
    923124808320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,655 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,655 miles
    Test number
    162180907383
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass40,655 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    40,655 miles
    Test number
    471510207423
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    493860406349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    114802205315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T56 RWU

Does T56 RWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T56 RWU expired on 3 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T56 RWU?
The MOT on T56 RWU expired on 3 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T56 RWU done?
T56 RWU was recorded at 110,183 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2022, an average of 4,620 miles a year.
Has T56 RWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T56 RWU has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T56 RWU 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 RWU find?
T56 RWU passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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