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Vauxhall Astra

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T81 ARCMOT history

T81 ARC is a green petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 99,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2025
Mileage
99,032 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,409 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T81 ARC
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
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T81 ARC was last recorded at 99,032 miles on 24 Jul 2024, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,981 miles · 22 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
4,409 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 99,032 miles
  • 2023 – 93,374 miles
  • 2022 – 85,500 miles
  • 2021 – 76,237 miles
  • 2020 – 68,988 miles
  • 2014 – 57,402 miles
  • 2008 – 21,431 miles
  • 2007 – 19,925 miles
  • 2006 – 18,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,032 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass99,032 miles (+51)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    99,032 miles
    Test number
    149972158998
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail98,981 miles (+5,607)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,981 miles
    Test number
    936559573974
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass93,374 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    93,374 miles
    Test number
    968684746055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail93,371 miles (+7,871)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,371 miles
    Test number
    539830625063
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass85,500 miles (+4)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    85,500 miles
    Test number
    483338233443
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail85,496 miles (+9,259)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,496 miles
    Test number
    962636400507
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass76,237 miles (+239)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    76,237 miles
    Test number
    612632943196
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail75,998 miles (+7,010)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,998 miles
    Test number
    449151594170
    • MajorEmissions not tested engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass68,988 miles (+11)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    68,988 miles
    Test number
    908314073324
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail68,977 miles (+18)4 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,977 miles
    Test number
    764665540515
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head lamp projected aim pattern vague
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head lamp projected aim pattern vague
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear reverse light inop
    • AdvisoryAir in take loose/insecure
    • AdvisoryWiring exposed top of engine

  11. Fail68,959 miles (+11,557)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,959 miles
    Test number
    133130734425
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass57,402 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    57,402 miles
    Test number
    566657354090
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoot lock stiff but still opens the boot

  13. Fail57,402 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,402 miles
    Test number
    857257354075
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoot lock stiff but still opens the boot

  14. FailMileage not read3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    346219572003
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhausts in poor condition

  15. PassMileage not read3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    269830981033
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished

  16. FailMileage not read2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    509180581089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished

  17. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    261158760000
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    172896179433
    • NoteMilometer inoperative just dashes

  19. Pass21,431 miles (+1,506)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,431 miles
    Test number
    661348978062
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded and slight leak

  20. Pass19,925 miles (+1,788)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    19,925 miles
    Test number
    330108277036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,137 miles
    Test number
    550159476080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T81 ARC

Does T81 ARC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T81 ARC expired on 25 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T81 ARC?
The MOT on T81 ARC expired on 25 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T81 ARC done?
T81 ARC was recorded at 99,032 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2024, an average of 4,409 miles a year.
Has T81 ARC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T81 ARC has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T81 ARC 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 T81 ARC find?
T81 ARC passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2024 with 7 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 4 more.

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