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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T742 ARAMOT history

T742 ARA is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 8 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2026
Mileage
115,679 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T742 ARA
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
8 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T742 ARA was last recorded at 115,679 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,556 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
123 miles
Average per year
2,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,679 miles
  • 2024 – 115,556 miles
  • 2023 – 115,390 miles
  • 2022 – 115,275 miles
  • 2021 – 115,173 miles
  • 2020 – 115,050 miles
  • 2019 – 114,865 miles
  • 2018 – 114,538 miles
  • 2017 – 114,114 miles
  • 2016 – 113,701 miles
  • 2015 – 112,940 miles
  • 2014 – 112,050 miles
  • 2013 – 110,197 miles
  • 2012 – 108,508 miles
  • 2011 – 106,676 miles
  • 2010 – 105,486 miles
  • 2009 – 101,259 miles
  • 2008 – 93,008 miles
  • 2007 – 82,919 miles
  • 2006 – 72,502 miles
  • 2005 – 67,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,679 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repair covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Plastic sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,679 miles (+123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    115,679 miles
    Test number
    450370830774
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass115,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    115,556 miles
    Test number
    583953398731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail115,556 miles (+166)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,556 miles
    Test number
    792286113410
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass115,390 miles (+115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    115,390 miles
    Test number
    583360038099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer sill cover fitted

  5. Pass115,275 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    115,275 miles
    Test number
    299671380799
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repair covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  6. Fail115,275 miles (+102)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,275 miles
    Test number
    990910561651
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repair covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  7. Pass115,173 miles (+123)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    115,173 miles
    Test number
    934923573360
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  8. Pass115,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    115,050 miles
    Test number
    302270580807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail115,050 miles (+185)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,050 miles
    Test number
    511725718333
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass114,865 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,865 miles
    Test number
    425636189961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,538 miles (+424)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    114,538 miles
    Test number
    687660744798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,114 miles (+413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    114,114 miles
    Test number
    587271116170
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass113,701 miles (+761)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    113,701 miles
    Test number
    602133576229
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded 1x front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass112,940 miles (+890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    112,940 miles
    Test number
    779302495109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass112,050 miles (+1,853)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    112,050 miles
    Test number
    178490604243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass110,197 miles (+1,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    110,197 miles
    Test number
    447454293176
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass108,508 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    108,508 miles
    Test number
    458486292167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,676 miles (+1,190)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    106,676 miles
    Test number
    639363091152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass105,486 miles (+4,227)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    105,486 miles
    Test number
    160608290116
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass101,259 miles (+8,251)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    101,259 miles
    Test number
    592225599194
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRears slightly perished

  21. Pass93,008 miles (+10,089)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    93,008 miles
    Test number
    112286308270
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear tyres slight perishing

  22. Fail82,919 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,919 miles
    Test number
    250500407274
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass82,919 miles (+10,417)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    82,919 miles
    Test number
    564410707237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,502 miles (+4,535)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    72,502 miles
    Test number
    571798706297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    67,967 miles
    Test number
    152925615244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T742 ARA

Does T742 ARA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T742 ARA expired on 18 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T742 ARA?
The MOT on T742 ARA expired on 18 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T742 ARA done?
T742 ARA was recorded at 115,679 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025, an average of 2,392 miles a year.
Has T742 ARA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T742 ARA has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T742 ARA 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 T742 ARA find?
T742 ARA passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses slightly corroded; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded.

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