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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T721 VYAMOT history

T721 VYA is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 65,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2023
Mileage
65,875 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T721 VYA
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
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T721 VYA was last recorded at 65,875 miles on 7 Apr 2022, 729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 May 2010: 60,317 miles, lower than 129,518 miles on 13 Jul 2006.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
65,146 miles · 7 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 65,875 miles
  • 2021 – 65,146 miles
  • 2019 – 64,891 miles
  • 2017 – 63,883 miles
  • 2016 – 63,371 miles
  • 2015 – 63,082 miles
  • 2014 – 62,640 miles
  • 2013 – 61,940 miles
  • 2012 – 61,083 miles
  • 2011 – 60,785 miles
  • 2010 – 60,317 miles
  • 2006 – 129,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,875 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,875 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    65,875 miles
    Test number
    414605097783
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail65,875 miles (+729)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,875 miles
    Test number
    343514172594
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass65,146 miles (+255)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    65,146 miles
    Test number
    345783151153
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryFront number plate faded at top slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp beam image poor
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill corroded on inner face
    • AdvisoryVacuum pipe at rear of engine broken (not brake related )
    • AdvisoryWiper blades dirty and only just clear screen

  4. Pass64,891 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,891 miles
    Test number
    548571546588
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes are corroded in places
    • AdvisorySlight coolant leak from offside rear of engine

  5. Fail64,891 miles2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,891 miles
    Test number
    743373261378
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes are corroded in places
    • AdvisoryNumber plate lamp dim to limit
    • AdvisorySlight coolant leak from offside rear of engine
    • AdvisoryVacuum leak from rear of inlet manifold (not servo related)

  6. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    181104511093
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass63,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,883 miles
    Test number
    121731598052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,883 miles (+512)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,883 miles
    Test number
    118495850362
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking brake hose to brake caliper joint leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid is very low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner part of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre perished and cracked, in places to the limit 175 70 14H

  9. Pass63,371 miles (+289)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,371 miles
    Test number
    804814641617
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps are deteriorating and starting to affect the beam images
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake hose ferule is corroding under the rubber sleeve
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe is corroding near to limits
    • AdvisoryVarious rear brake pipes are coorroded

  10. Pass63,082 miles (+442)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,082 miles
    Test number
    827932265107
    • DangerousFront bumper is insecure.
    • NoteHeadlamps are deteriorating.

  11. Pass62,640 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,640 miles
    Test number
    907642664136
    • NoteCorrosion has begun on the underside in various places
    • NoteThe front no plate is delaminating

  12. Fail62,640 miles (+700)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,640 miles
    Test number
    678092764137
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteThe front number plate is delaminating
    • NoteCorossion has begun on the underside in various places

  13. Pass61,940 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    61,940 miles
    Test number
    508791263115
    • NoteHeadlamps deteriorated to the limits.

  14. Fail61,940 miles (+857)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,940 miles
    Test number
    448461163100
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamps deteriorated to the limits.

  15. Pass61,083 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,083 miles
    Test number
    528194662151
    • NoteNearisde front tyre outer sidewall is in a poor condition and tyre tread is wearing low.
    • NoteRear number plate is deteriorating near to limits.

  16. Fail61,083 miles (+298)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,083 miles
    Test number
    657534562191
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Note** FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY IS INSECURE TO VEHICLE **
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNearisde front tyre outer sidewall is in a poor condition and tyre tread is wearing low.
    • NoteRear number plate is deteriorating near to limits.

  17. Pass60,785 miles (+468)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,785 miles
    Test number
    347758731195
    • NoteMetal brake pipe to hose starting to corrode.
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracked near to limit.
    • NoteOffside front brake hose centre ferrule corroded,
    • NoteRear number plate delaminating.

  18. Pass60,317 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    60,317 miles
    Test number
    540309030145
    • NoteFront brake discs are worn. ( Lipped )
    • NoteFront subframe, both centre fixing nuts and bolts are very badly corroded.
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread is cracking.

  19. PassMileage not read5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    232235409181
    • NoteMetal brake pipes to front hoses corroding.
    • NoteMetal brake pipes to rear hoses starting to corrode.
    • NoteOffside front brake hose centre ferulle corroded.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished/cracked to the limit, suggest replaced.
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating.

  20. FailMileage not read2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    810575709118
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteMetal brake pipes to front hoses corroding.
    • NoteMetal brake pipes to rear hoses starting to corrode.
    • NoteOffside front brake hose centre ferulle corroded.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished/cracked to the limit, suggest replaced.
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating.

  21. PassMileage not read2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    254442598018
    • NoteRear exhaust box in poor condition
    • NoteRear no plate in poor condition

  22. FailMileage not read8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    561051498074
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition. ( delaminating and dirt getting in behind it )
    • NoteRear silencer is in poor condition.

  23. Pass129,518 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    129,518 miles
    Test number
    220314996402
    • NoteN/s/front brake pipe corroded

Questions about T721 VYA

Does T721 VYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T721 VYA expired on 6 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T721 VYA?
The MOT on T721 VYA expired on 6 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T721 VYA done?
T721 VYA was recorded at 65,875 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2022.
Has T721 VYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T721 VYA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T721 VYA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T721 VYA find?
T721 VYA passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2022 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and nearside front.

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