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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T576 HWLMOT history

T576 HWL is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2026
Mileage
106,639 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T576 HWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T576 HWL was last recorded at 106,639 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 8,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jan 2009: 55,287 miles, lower than 535,657 miles on 7 Jan 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
97,983 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,656 miles
Average per year
2,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,639 miles
  • 2025 – 97,983 miles
  • 2024 – 89,485 miles
  • 2023 – 81,941 miles
  • 2022 – 75,648 miles
  • 2021 – 70,268 miles
  • 2020 – 67,273 miles
  • 2019 – 62,831 miles
  • 2018 – 58,304 miles
  • 2014 – 58,287 miles
  • 2013 – 58,194 miles
  • 2012 – 57,948 miles
  • 2011 – 57,561 miles
  • 2010 – 56,470 miles
  • 2009 – 55,287 miles
  • 2008 – 535,657 miles
  • 2007 – 51,353 miles
  • 2006 – 44,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail106,639 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed leak of gases (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail106,639 miles (+8,656)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,639 miles
    Test number
    143772034098
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed leak of gases (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass97,983 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    97,983 miles
    Test number
    483801219963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail97,970 miles (+8,485)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,970 miles
    Test number
    233416073836
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass89,485 miles (+7,544)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    89,485 miles
    Test number
    175269302522
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass81,941 miles (+10)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    81,941 miles
    Test number
    790136324964
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Fail81,931 miles (+6,283)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,931 miles
    Test number
    468211190178
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as it passes under the chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as it passes under the chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper arm is missing
  7. Pass75,648 miles (+38)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    75,648 miles
    Test number
    732741501112
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail75,610 miles (+5,342)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,610 miles
    Test number
    246085964411
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass70,268 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,268 miles
    Test number
    169720414671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Fail70,246 miles (+2,973)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,246 miles
    Test number
    957701255388
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Pass67,273 miles (+4,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    67,273 miles
    Test number
    743513960563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  12. Pass62,831 miles (+4,527)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    62,831 miles
    Test number
    929992138231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  13. Pass58,304 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    58,304 miles
    Test number
    284562766130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steel rim fitted
  14. Pass58,287 miles (+93)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,287 miles
    Test number
    698360224055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass58,194 miles (+246)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,194 miles
    Test number
    345291213042
    • NoteOffside and nearside front brake discs corroded and pitted
  16. Pass57,948 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,948 miles
    Test number
    406766812011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,561 miles (+1,091)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    57,561 miles
    Test number
    818086601097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,470 miles (+1,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    56,470 miles
    Test number
    174102910010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass55,287 miles (-480,370)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    55,287 miles
    Test number
    191175209454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass535,657 miles (+484,304)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    535,657 miles
    Test number
    194727108034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,353 miles (+6,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    51,353 miles
    Test number
    230989907041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass44,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    44,745 miles
    Test number
    910386116061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T576 HWL

Does T576 HWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T576 HWL expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T576 HWL?
The MOT on T576 HWL expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T576 HWL done?
T576 HWL was recorded at 106,639 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 2,995 miles a year.
Has T576 HWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T576 HWL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T576 HWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T576 HWL find?
T576 HWL failed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: emissions unable to be completed leak of gases; rear exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 3 more.

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