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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T653 BTMMOT history

T653 BTM is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 28 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2021 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 201,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2021
Mileage
201,331 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2021
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T653 BTM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T653 BTM was last recorded at 201,331 miles on 3 Dec 2021, 2,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,246 miles · 1 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
2,085 miles
Average per year
4,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 201,331 miles
  • 2020 – 199,246 miles
  • 2019 – 196,772 miles
  • 2018 – 194,123 miles
  • 2017 – 189,453 miles
  • 2016 – 184,347 miles
  • 2015 – 181,220 miles
  • 2014 – 177,390 miles
  • 2013 – 173,335 miles
  • 2012 – 168,420 miles
  • 2011 – 164,018 miles
  • 2010 – 158,934 miles
  • 2009 – 151,686 miles
  • 2008 – 143,678 miles
  • 2007 – 136,505 miles
  • 2006 – 131,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail201,331 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryBoth headlight lens deteriorated
  • AdvisoryEngine management light onRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch badly corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Both rear coil spring top rubber mount deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside wheel arch area corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail201,331 miles (+2,085)2 dangerous9 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,331 miles
    Test number
    256637151521
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass199,246 miles (+2,474)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    199,246 miles
    Test number
    729651852410
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lens slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check sills due to body kit

  3. Pass196,772 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    196,772 miles
    Test number
    204067528365
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes and center brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCould not check sill areas due to body kit

  4. Fail196,772 miles (+2,649)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,772 miles
    Test number
    978186022823
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes and center brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCould not check sill areas due to body kit

  5. Pass194,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    194,123 miles
    Test number
    439690004524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail194,123 miles (+4,670)2 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,123 miles
    Test number
    228183435587
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass189,453 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    189,453 miles
    Test number
    921009809820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail189,453 miles (+5,106)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,453 miles
    Test number
    688504917864
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass184,347 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    184,347 miles
    Test number
    797149879292
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil spring top rubber mount deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside wheel arch area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail184,347 miles (+3,127)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,347 miles
    Test number
    464846132996
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil spring top rubber mount deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside wheel arch area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass181,220 miles (+3,830)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    181,220 miles
    Test number
    259799735158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  12. Pass177,390 miles (+21)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    177,390 miles
    Test number
    185591264131
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes are slightly corroded
    • NoteFront number plate has small cracks
    • NoteN/s/f brake pipe is slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/f top linkbar dust cover deteriorated
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and is nearing 2mm of tread
    • NoteRear number plate is slightly delaminated but it is readible
    • NoteSlight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

  13. Fail177,369 miles (+4,034)1 dangerous1 failure7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,369 miles
    Test number
    528837054165
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes are slightly corroded
    • NoteFront number plate has small cracks
    • NoteN/s/f brake pipe is slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/f top linkbar dust cover deteriorated
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and is nearing 2mm of tread
    • NoteRear number plate is slightly delaminated but it is readible
    • NoteSlight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

  14. Pass173,335 miles (+15)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    173,335 miles
    Test number
    969420373106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes are slightly corroded
    • NoteFront n/s brake pipe is slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/f inner tyre is wearing on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r brake caliper parking brake is slightly seized
    • NoteSlight free p[lay on o/s/f rear wishbone bushes
    • NoteSlight oil leak from the steering rack

  15. Fail173,320 miles (+4,900)2 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,320 miles
    Test number
    457438863109
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes are slightly corroded
    • NoteFront n/s brake pipe is slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/f inner tyre is wearing on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r brake caliper parking brake is slightly seized
    • NoteSlight free p[lay on o/s/f rear wishbone bushes
    • NoteSlight oil leak from the steering rack

  16. Pass168,420 miles (+4,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    168,420 miles
    Test number
    427024462180
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass164,018 miles (+5,084)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    164,018 miles
    Test number
    155735161132
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s hand brake low effort

  18. Pass158,934 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    158,934 miles
    Test number
    441460370106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail158,872 miles (+7,186)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,872 miles
    Test number
    634956660180
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass151,686 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    151,686 miles
    Test number
    324376069158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail151,684 miles (+8,006)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,684 miles
    Test number
    790906869118
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass143,678 miles (+7,173)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    143,678 miles
    Test number
    484996578174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass136,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    136,505 miles
    Test number
    421902167125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail136,505 miles (+4,638)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,505 miles
    Test number
    492372667192
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating

  25. Pass131,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    131,867 miles
    Test number
    203371776158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail131,867 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,867 miles
    Test number
    484651776165
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T653 BTM

Does T653 BTM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T653 BTM expired on 5 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T653 BTM?
The MOT on T653 BTM expired on 5 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T653 BTM done?
T653 BTM was recorded at 201,331 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2021, an average of 4,495 miles a year.
Has T653 BTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T653 BTM has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T653 BTM 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 T653 BTM find?
T653 BTM failed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2021 with 2 dangerous defects, 9 major defects and 8 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 16 more.

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