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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T57 MEPMOT history

T57 MEP is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 128,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2024
Mileage
128,594 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T57 MEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T57 MEP was last recorded at 128,594 miles on 15 Nov 2024, 666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,928 miles · 23 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
666 miles
Average per year
2,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,594 miles
  • 2023 – 127,928 miles
  • 2022 – 127,258 miles
  • 2021 – 126,214 miles
  • 2020 – 125,412 miles
  • 2019 – 123,260 miles
  • 2017 – 120,501 miles
  • 2016 – 117,695 miles
  • 2015 – 114,980 miles
  • 2014 – 114,128 miles
  • 2013 – 112,627 miles
  • 2012 – 111,800 miles
  • 2011 – 110,360 miles
  • 2008 – 99,230 miles
  • 2007 – 88,394 miles
  • 2006 – 84,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail128,594 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre excessivly perished on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to condition of exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi damaged. (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Wiper blades do not sit in the correct off position.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steel wheel corroded.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake drum backing plate corroded.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake drum backing plate corroded.
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail128,594 miles (+666)2 dangerous8 major1 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,594 miles
    Test number
    910156024231
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre excessivly perished on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to condition of exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi damaged. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wiper blades do not sit in the correct off position.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steel wheel corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake drum backing plate corroded.
    • 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 Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake drum backing plate corroded.
    • 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass127,928 miles (+670)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,928 miles
    Test number
    486840682309
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • 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))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  3. Pass127,258 miles (+1,044)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,258 miles
    Test number
    609400025240
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass126,214 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,214 miles
    Test number
    382773241441
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  5. Fail126,214 miles (+802)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,214 miles
    Test number
    458235020342
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  6. Pass125,412 miles (+2,152)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,412 miles
    Test number
    418332425855
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Offside lower portion of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre section union. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion to steering,suspension and braking componants and body.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush. (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak from rocker cover area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass123,260 miles (+2,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,260 miles
    Test number
    376457374736
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass120,501 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    120,501 miles
    Test number
    607576864223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail120,483 miles (+2,788)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,483 miles
    Test number
    557822979684
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and under sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass117,695 miles (+2,715)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    117,695 miles
    Test number
    387976621843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,980 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    114,980 miles
    Test number
    840503468266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,128 miles (+1,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    114,128 miles
    Test number
    478964504412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass112,627 miles (+827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    112,627 miles
    Test number
    516734303330
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass111,800 miles (+1,440)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    111,800 miles
    Test number
    856686882292
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth headlight glass fading beam pattern not affected.
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to both outer sills

  15. Pass110,360 miles (+11,130)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    110,360 miles
    Test number
    505437781202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass99,230 miles (+10,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    99,230 miles
    Test number
    372036738128
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass88,394 miles (+3,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    88,394 miles
    Test number
    232055347128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail84,607 miles5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,607 miles
    Test number
    442020656195
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass84,607 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    84,607 miles
    Test number
    841040456181
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T57 MEP

Does T57 MEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T57 MEP expired on 25 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T57 MEP?
The MOT on T57 MEP expired on 25 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T57 MEP done?
T57 MEP was recorded at 128,594 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2024, an average of 2,382 miles a year.
Has T57 MEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T57 MEP has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T57 MEP 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 T57 MEP find?
T57 MEP failed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 18 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre excessivly perished on side wall; nearside rear hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected; emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust., and 26 more.

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