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Vauxhall Astra

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T878 SEFMOT history

T878 SEF is a green petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 82,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jan 2023
Mileage
82,828 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2021
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T878 SEF
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 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T878 SEF was last recorded at 82,828 miles on 21 Dec 2021, 7,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,702 miles · 14 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
7,126 miles
Average per year
3,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 82,828 miles
  • 2020 – 75,702 miles
  • 2019 – 68,855 miles
  • 2018 – 61,265 miles
  • 2017 – 57,141 miles
  • 2011 – 56,907 miles
  • 2010 – 55,834 miles
  • 2009 – 53,406 miles
  • 2008 – 48,938 miles
  • 2007 – 43,504 miles
  • 2006 – 38,021 miles
  • 2005 – 32,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,828 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,828 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    82,828 miles
    Test number
    791839946462
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail82,828 miles (+7,126)5 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,828 miles
    Test number
    447826681349
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass75,702 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,702 miles
    Test number
    854015840733
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Fail75,702 miles (+6,847)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,702 miles
    Test number
    971297713060
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass68,855 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,855 miles
    Test number
    179889233255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Fail68,855 miles (+7,590)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,855 miles
    Test number
    514675185958
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass61,265 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    61,265 miles
    Test number
    162583316757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail61,251 miles (+4,103)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,251 miles
    Test number
    687031798548
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE HAS CRACKS NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH THE PLAY OR CORDS.

  9. Pass57,148 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,148 miles
    Test number
    917956549421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,141 miles (+234)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,141 miles
    Test number
    213785109341
    • FailureCentral Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on o/s/f & n/s/f (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s/f & n/s/f & o/s/r & n/s/r (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracked
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s/f & n/s/f brake discs rusty

  11. Pass56,907 miles (+1,073)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    56,907 miles
    Test number
    619831601375
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteBoth headlights starting to mist up
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  12. Fail55,834 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,834 miles
    Test number
    353072730440
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFuel filler neck breather hose cracked

  13. Pass55,834 miles (+2,428)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    55,834 miles
    Test number
    374952030474
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFuel filler neck breather hose cracked

  14. Pass53,406 miles (+4,468)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    53,406 miles
    Test number
    370773439412
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNs/f tyre has cuts and is pershing in the outer sidewall

  15. Pass48,938 miles (+5,434)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    48,938 miles
    Test number
    713985938256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,504 miles (+5,483)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    43,504 miles
    Test number
    334255137218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,021 miles (+5,863)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    38,021 miles
    Test number
    384104236407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    32,158 miles
    Test number
    694457335231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T878 SEF

Does T878 SEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T878 SEF expired on 2 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T878 SEF?
The MOT on T878 SEF expired on 2 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T878 SEF done?
T878 SEF was recorded at 82,828 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2021, an average of 3,104 miles a year.
Has T878 SEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T878 SEF has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T878 SEF 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 T878 SEF find?
T878 SEF passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2021 with 6 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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