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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T842 RDHMOT history

T842 RDH is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 41,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2026
Mileage
41,630 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T842 RDH
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
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T842 RDH was last recorded at 41,630 miles on 5 Apr 2025, 256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,374 miles · 2 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
256 miles
Average per year
898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,630 miles
  • 2024 – 41,374 miles
  • 2023 – 41,023 miles
  • 2022 – 40,698 miles
  • 2021 – 40,355 miles
  • 2020 – 40,121 miles
  • 2019 – 39,632 miles
  • 2018 – 39,070 miles
  • 2017 – 38,498 miles
  • 2016 – 37,738 miles
  • 2015 – 36,681 miles
  • 2014 – 35,649 miles
  • 2013 – 34,494 miles
  • 2012 – 33,450 miles
  • 2011 – 32,235 miles
  • 2010 – 30,787 miles
  • 2009 – 29,209 miles
  • 2008 – 27,640 miles
  • 2007 – 26,148 miles
  • 2006 – 24,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,630 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Has play in top mount and worn out on the bush
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryVehicle has corrosion all round

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,630 miles (+256)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    41,630 miles
    Test number
    412500624033
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Has play in top mount and worn out on the bush
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has corrosion all round
  2. Pass41,374 miles (+351)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    41,374 miles
    Test number
    839947465496
    • AdvisoryCorrosion all round chassis and sill areas
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass41,023 miles (+325)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    41,023 miles
    Test number
    811601678118
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass40,698 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    40,698 miles
    Test number
    258643923550
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail40,698 miles (+343)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,698 miles
    Test number
    152119365797
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass40,355 miles (+234)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    40,355 miles
    Test number
    714565834049
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass40,121 miles (+489)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    40,121 miles
    Test number
    400486719247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,632 miles (+562)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,632 miles
    Test number
    381254516146
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass39,070 miles (+572)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    39,070 miles
    Test number
    970108524192
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Outer both tyres cracking on tread and walls
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
  10. Pass38,498 miles (+760)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,498 miles
    Test number
    277601701562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
  11. Pass37,738 miles (+1,057)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,738 miles
    Test number
    286142459470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Pass36,681 miles (+1,032)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    36,681 miles
    Test number
    119003395047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Pass35,649 miles (+1,155)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    35,649 miles
    Test number
    596282494007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Pass34,494 miles (+1,044)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    34,494 miles
    Test number
    316189583028
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass33,450 miles (+1,215)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    33,450 miles
    Test number
    208074792005
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass32,235 miles (+1,448)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    32,235 miles
    Test number
    747295891082
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass30,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    30,787 miles
    Test number
    844892890039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,787 miles (+1,578)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,787 miles
    Test number
    920041490094
    • FailureFront Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass29,209 miles (+1,569)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,209 miles
    Test number
    743616399060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass27,640 miles (+1,492)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,640 miles
    Test number
    242414798049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  21. Pass26,148 miles (+1,588)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,148 miles
    Test number
    264535297003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    24,560 miles
    Test number
    192545496070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T842 RDH

Does T842 RDH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T842 RDH expired on 7 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T842 RDH?
The MOT on T842 RDH expired on 7 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T842 RDH done?
T842 RDH was recorded at 41,630 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2025, an average of 898 miles a year.
Has T842 RDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T842 RDH has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T842 RDH 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 T842 RDH find?
T842 RDH passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front has play in top mount and worn out on the bush, and 2 more.

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