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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T770 XFAMOT history

T770 XFA is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 13 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 95,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2023
Mileage
95,959 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2023
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T770 XFA
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
13 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T770 XFA was last recorded at 95,959 miles on 19 Oct 2023, 6,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,498 miles · 19 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
6,461 miles
Average per year
2,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 95,959 miles
  • 2022 – 89,498 miles
  • 2021 – 81,737 miles
  • 2019 – 69,386 miles
  • 2018 – 58,991 miles
  • 2017 – 50,670 miles
  • 2011 – 50,659 miles
  • 2010 – 50,646 miles
  • 2009 – 50,489 miles
  • 2008 – 50,356 miles
  • 2007 – 50,148 miles
  • 2006 – 49,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail95,959 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorHeadlamp reflector seriously defective leveling device not secure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering cap missing
  • AdvisoryVacuum leak at throttle body
  • AdvisoryWipers not parking

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail95,959 miles (+6,461)1 dangerous6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,959 miles
    Test number
    293067495647
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp reflector seriously defective leveling device not secure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering cap missing
    • AdvisoryVacuum leak at throttle body
    • AdvisoryWipers not parking

  2. Pass89,498 miles (+217)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,498 miles
    Test number
    879533714414
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Fail89,281 miles (+7,544)6 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,281 miles
    Test number
    602255554200
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due too lens milky need need light unit (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working wiper arm does not move (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to comp valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust manifold leaking
    • AdvisoryManifold vacuum pipe broken sucking too much air
    • AdvisoryPower steering cap missing from bottle

  4. Pass81,737 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,737 miles
    Test number
    531953166988
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror cover damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail81,737 miles (+13)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,737 miles
    Test number
    458440209273
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror cover damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail81,724 miles (+12,338)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,724 miles
    Test number
    631944406481
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBack box poor condition
    • AdvisoryBattery loose
    • AdvisoryCorr on both rear brake pipes
    • AdvisoryGeneral oil leaks
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre 1.6mm and bald inner edge -195/60/15v
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror poor condition
    • AdvisoryP/steering cap missing

  7. Pass69,386 miles (+131)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,386 miles
    Test number
    689988329961
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail69,255 miles (+10,264)1 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,255 miles
    Test number
    943485917316
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass58,991 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    58,991 miles
    Test number
    744694444145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Fail58,991 miles (+8,321)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,991 miles
    Test number
    219287697917
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass50,670 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,670 miles
    Test number
    942946063838
    • AdvisoryPerishing to rear tyres
    • AdvisoryUnderside coated in underseal/waxoil

  12. Pass50,659 miles (+13)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,659 miles
    Test number
    459990491011
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront lower suspension and subframe has heavy surface corrosion

  13. Pass50,646 miles (+157)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,646 miles
    Test number
    951307190056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass50,489 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,489 miles
    Test number
    674529599037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,356 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    50,356 miles
    Test number
    810899498075
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail50,355 miles (+207)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,355 miles
    Test number
    412595598013
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Fail50,148 miles1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,148 miles
    Test number
    620500807145
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass50,148 miles (+392)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    50,148 miles
    Test number
    812340407122
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass49,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    49,756 miles
    Test number
    213558896052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,756 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,756 miles
    Test number
    873428796075
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about T770 XFA

Does T770 XFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T770 XFA expired on 18 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T770 XFA?
The MOT on T770 XFA expired on 18 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T770 XFA done?
T770 XFA was recorded at 95,959 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2023, an average of 2,636 miles a year.
Has T770 XFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T770 XFA has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T770 XFA 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 T770 XFA find?
T770 XFA failed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; headlamp reflector seriously defective leveling device not secure, and 11 more.

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