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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

T7 ALRMOT history

T7 ALR is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 122,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2025
Mileage
122,072 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 ALR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 ALR was last recorded at 122,072 miles on 23 Sept 2024, 5,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,890 miles · 7 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
5,182 miles
Average per year
5,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 122,072 miles
  • 2021 – 116,890 miles
  • 2020 – 106,763 miles
  • 2019 – 94,856 miles
  • 2018 – 82,854 miles
  • 2017 – 79,818 miles
  • 2016 – 72,143 miles
  • 2015 – 61,428 miles
  • 2014 – 57,587 miles
  • 2013 – 55,788 miles
  • 2012 – 48,755 miles
  • 2010 – 36,580 miles
  • 2009 – 30,517 miles
  • 2008 – 28,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,072 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,072 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    122,072 miles
    Test number
    249637105339
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail122,072 miles (+5,182)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,072 miles
    Test number
    841635810257
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass116,890 miles (+10,127)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    116,890 miles
    Test number
    722153315351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,763 miles (+11,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    106,763 miles
    Test number
    776638362851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass94,856 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    94,856 miles
    Test number
    730525993975
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  6. Fail94,856 miles (+12,002)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,856 miles
    Test number
    168605813284
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  7. Pass82,854 miles (+3,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,854 miles
    Test number
    325758857103
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass79,818 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    79,818 miles
    Test number
    357272457842
    • AdvisoryOffside Front worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing out of shape on its inner edge
  9. Fail79,817 miles (+7,674)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,817 miles
    Test number
    368346212339
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing out of shape on its inner edge
  10. Pass72,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,143 miles
    Test number
    398557859845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,138 miles (+10,710)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,138 miles
    Test number
    932370358512
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
  12. Pass61,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,428 miles
    Test number
    885741235818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,426 miles (+3,839)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,426 miles
    Test number
    313392538919
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  14. Pass57,587 miles (+1,799)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,587 miles
    Test number
    635916324261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,788 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,788 miles
    Test number
    136293263140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Fail55,788 miles (+7,033)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,788 miles
    Test number
    478411363108
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass48,755 miles (+12,175)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,755 miles
    Test number
    656939612014
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteScrew in inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre. non repairable and dangerous
  18. Pass36,580 miles (+6,063)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,580 miles
    Test number
    332237650494
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs have slight corrosion on inner surface
    • NoteN/s wiper starting to deteriorate
    • NoteSlight judder detected on roller brake test
  19. Pass30,517 miles (+1,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,517 miles
    Test number
    781254189078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass28,955 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    28,955 miles
    Test number
    264044048390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,922 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,922 miles
    Test number
    201303348385
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about T7 ALR

Does T7 ALR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T7 ALR expired on 22 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T7 ALR?
The MOT on T7 ALR expired on 22 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T7 ALR done?
T7 ALR was recorded at 122,072 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2024, an average of 5,899 miles a year.
Has T7 ALR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 ALR has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T7 ALR 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 T7 ALR find?
T7 ALR passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp reflector slightly defective; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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