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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T685 DLWMOT history

T685 DLW is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 17 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 147,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2025
Mileage
147,749 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T685 DLW
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
17 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2025
Latest MOT test
13 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T685 DLW was last recorded at 147,749 miles on 13 May 2024, 132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,617 miles · 9 May 2024
Between the last two tests
132 miles
Average per year
6,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,749 miles
  • 2023 – 137,285 miles
  • 2022 – 129,481 miles
  • 2021 – 125,899 miles
  • 2020 – 123,015 miles
  • 2019 – 117,754 miles
  • 2018 – 116,510 miles
  • 2017 – 114,652 miles
  • 2016 – 112,236 miles
  • 2015 – 107,955 miles
  • 2014 – 101,678 miles
  • 2013 – 94,721 miles
  • 2012 – 85,199 miles
  • 2011 – 76,901 miles
  • 2010 – 67,559 miles
  • 2009 – 60,170 miles
  • 2008 – 52,295 miles
  • 2007 – 44,103 miles
  • 2006 – 40,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,749 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,749 miles (+132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    147,749 miles
    Test number
    177628084168
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail147,617 miles (+10,332)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,617 miles
    Test number
    121771435580
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,285 miles (+7,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    137,285 miles
    Test number
    521227347537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    129,481 miles
    Test number
    966538858578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail129,481 miles (+3,582)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,481 miles
    Test number
    230060581199
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass125,899 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    125,899 miles
    Test number
    256269813536
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail125,898 miles (+2,883)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,898 miles
    Test number
    351879886016
    • DangerousCentral Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass123,015 miles (+5,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    123,015 miles
    Test number
    627424267307
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside & nearside front top strut mounts

  9. Pass117,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2020
    Odometer
    117,754 miles
    Test number
    485381956153
    • AdvisorySigns of pas leak no leaks found

  10. Fail117,754 miles (+1,244)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,754 miles
    Test number
    692159444576
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak and rear (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySigns of pas leak no leaks found

  11. Pass116,510 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,510 miles
    Test number
    322621425690
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspect manifold area and tailbox (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail116,510 miles (+1,858)4 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,510 miles
    Test number
    355764182944
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspect manifold area and tailbox (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass114,652 miles (+28)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    114,652 miles
    Test number
    880404148362
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  14. Fail114,624 miles (+2,388)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,624 miles
    Test number
    739086130667
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass112,236 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    112,236 miles
    Test number
    340420758715
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Fail112,235 miles (+4,280)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,235 miles
    Test number
    279353027851
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass107,955 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    107,955 miles
    Test number
    418207895066
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail107,955 miles (+6,277)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,955 miles
    Test number
    519527095007
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass101,678 miles (+6,957)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,678 miles
    Test number
    166506104168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass94,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,721 miles
    Test number
    598598903116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail94,721 miles (+9,522)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,721 miles
    Test number
    799218403153
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass85,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    85,199 miles
    Test number
    307332502146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail85,199 miles (+8,298)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,199 miles
    Test number
    647572402148
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass76,901 miles (+9,342)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    76,901 miles
    Test number
    329694201114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass67,559 miles (+7,389)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,559 miles
    Test number
    523963000176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,170 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,170 miles
    Test number
    230423519447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail60,130 miles (+7,835)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,130 miles
    Test number
    533591919128
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass52,295 miles (+8,192)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    52,295 miles
    Test number
    792495008145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass44,103 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    44,103 miles
    Test number
    393964817183
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  30. Fail44,103 miles (+3,270)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,103 miles
    Test number
    890273417135
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  31. Pass40,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,833 miles
    Test number
    744383016251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T685 DLW

Does T685 DLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T685 DLW expired on 12 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T685 DLW?
The MOT on T685 DLW expired on 12 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T685 DLW done?
T685 DLW was recorded at 147,749 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2024, an average of 6,012 miles a year.
Has T685 DLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T685 DLW has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T685 DLW 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 T685 DLW find?
T685 DLW passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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