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Vauxhall Astra

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T748 VHUMOT history

T748 VHU is a green petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 5 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 83,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2023
Mileage
83,512 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T748 VHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T748 VHU was last recorded at 83,512 miles on 10 Jun 2022, 6,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,217 miles · 14 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
6,295 miles
Average per year
3,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 83,512 miles
  • 2021 – 77,217 miles
  • 2020 – 76,252 miles
  • 2019 – 73,188 miles
  • 2018 – 69,288 miles
  • 2017 – 65,835 miles
  • 2016 – 61,879 miles
  • 2015 – 58,180 miles
  • 2014 – 54,667 miles
  • 2013 – 51,674 miles
  • 2012 – 47,844 miles
  • 2011 – 43,692 miles
  • 2010 – 39,016 miles
  • 2009 – 36,035 miles
  • 2008 – 33,122 miles
  • 2007 – 29,322 miles
  • 2006 – 24,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,512 miles
  • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axel bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryHeadlamps deterioratedRecorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Upper strut mount has slight movement /and has slight lift

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,512 miles (+6,295)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    83,512 miles
    Test number
    474861943987
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axel bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated

  2. Pass77,217 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    77,217 miles
    Test number
    373614665566
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in McPherson strut top mounts
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear slight wear in axle beam bushes
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated

  3. Fail77,217 miles (+965)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,217 miles
    Test number
    324758911732
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in McPherson strut top mounts
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear slight wear in axle beam bushes
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated

  4. Pass76,252 miles (+46)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    76,252 miles
    Test number
    696051688698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper strut mount has slight movement /and has slight lift
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail76,206 miles (+3,018)2 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,206 miles
    Test number
    742893422711
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper strut mount has slight movement /and has slight lift
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,188 miles (+3,900)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    73,188 miles
    Test number
    279934623050
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round...poor in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in McPherson strut top mount
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass69,288 miles (+3,453)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,288 miles
    Test number
    420084549785
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front McPherson strut has movement at upper bush
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,835 miles (+3,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,835 miles
    Test number
    893865490224
    • AdvisoryRear brake load censor slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear silencer slight leak

  9. Pass61,879 miles (+3,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,879 miles
    Test number
    757079241251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass58,180 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    58,180 miles
    Test number
    239930665481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail58,180 miles (+3,513)1 repaired8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,180 miles
    Test number
    639000965132
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass54,667 miles (+2,993)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,667 miles
    Test number
    927592864147
    • NoteFront and rear brake pipes rusty
    • NoteSlight blow from exhaust manifold

  13. Pass51,674 miles (+3,830)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,674 miles
    Test number
    879591663125
    • NoteAdvise drivers side front brake pipe corroding
    • NoteAdvise drivers side rear brake pipe corroding
    • NoteAdvise fuel over flow pipe showing signs of splitting
    • NoteAdvise passengers rear brake pipe corroding

  14. Pass47,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,844 miles
    Test number
    355238352123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,844 miles (+4,152)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,844 miles
    Test number
    126748052160
    • FailureFront Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass43,692 miles (+4,676)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,692 miles
    Test number
    825957161121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,016 miles2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,016 miles
    Test number
    193335840165
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteWear n/s front tyre

  18. Pass39,016 miles (+2,981)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,016 miles
    Test number
    783475940186
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteWear n/s front tyre

  19. Pass36,035 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,035 miles
    Test number
    240841569489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,995 miles (+2,873)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,995 miles
    Test number
    431029459157
    • FailureSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

  21. Pass33,122 miles (+3,800)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    33,122 miles
    Test number
    534768468162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,322 miles (+4,339)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    29,322 miles
    Test number
    513412977160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,983 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    24,983 miles
    Test number
    443402976100
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T748 VHU

Does T748 VHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T748 VHU expired on 20 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T748 VHU?
The MOT on T748 VHU expired on 20 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T748 VHU done?
T748 VHU was recorded at 83,512 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2022, an average of 3,665 miles a year.
Has T748 VHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T748 VHU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T748 VHU 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 T748 VHU find?
T748 VHU passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2022 with 6 advisories: axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axel bushes worn; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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