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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T878 STTMOT history

T878 STT is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 2 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2026 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 148,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Apr 2026
Mileage
148,078 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2025
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T878 STT
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
2 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T878 STT was last recorded at 148,078 miles on 8 Apr 2025, 206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,872 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
206 miles
Average per year
5,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,078 miles
  • 2024 – 141,570 miles
  • 2023 – 134,468 miles
  • 2022 – 125,998 miles
  • 2021 – 116,540 miles
  • 2020 – 110,026 miles
  • 2019 – 101,099 miles
  • 2018 – 92,013 miles
  • 2017 – 81,308 miles
  • 2016 – 71,014 miles
  • 2015 – 61,716 miles
  • 2014 – 60,172 miles
  • 2013 – 58,855 miles
  • 2012 – 54,586 miles
  • 2011 – 48,462 miles
  • 2010 – 46,205 miles
  • 2009 – 43,909 miles
  • 2008 – 41,665 miles
  • 2007 – 39,243 miles
  • 2006 – 36,393 miles
  • 2005 – 33,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,078 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight free play on Rack rod end.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

33 tests since 19 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,078 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    148,078 miles
    Test number
    835641241682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail147,872 miles (+6,302)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,872 miles
    Test number
    756278134052
    • MajorCentral Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back steel brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  3. Pass141,570 miles (+243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    141,570 miles
    Test number
    850756861314
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail141,327 miles (+6,859)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,327 miles
    Test number
    996123361611
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass134,468 miles (+8,470)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    134,468 miles
    Test number
    136036546020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  6. Pass125,998 miles (+181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    125,998 miles
    Test number
    755004253575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight free play on Rack rod end. (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail125,817 miles (+9,277)2 dangerous4 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,817 miles
    Test number
    165518650816
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Pos bulb in mount the wrong way. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Pos bulb in mount the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid X 2 (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight free play on Rack rod end. (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,540 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,540 miles
    Test number
    482900574564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail116,540 miles (+6,514)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,540 miles
    Test number
    586038130662
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass110,026 miles (+8,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    110,026 miles
    Test number
    376941473686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass101,099 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    101,099 miles
    Test number
    856352080948
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail101,099 miles (+9,086)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,099 miles
    Test number
    750634305782
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded to OSR brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass92,013 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,013 miles
    Test number
    682599265479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre distorted
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck damp
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front top strut mounts
    • AdvisoryVacuum leak

  14. Fail92,013 miles (+10,705)11 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,013 miles
    Test number
    456893111055
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre distorted
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck damp
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front top strut mounts
    • AdvisoryVacuum leak

  15. Pass81,308 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,308 miles
    Test number
    404334491954
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail81,307 miles (+10,293)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,307 miles
    Test number
    754225183784
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass71,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,014 miles
    Test number
    415262902863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,014 miles (+9,298)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,014 miles
    Test number
    454966877167
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass61,716 miles (+1,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,716 miles
    Test number
    208588175086
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Pass60,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,172 miles
    Test number
    247113924119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,172 miles (+1,317)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,172 miles
    Test number
    766402224191
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass58,855 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,855 miles
    Test number
    686770333173
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Fail58,832 miles (+4,246)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,832 miles
    Test number
    659297323198
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres distorted and perished

  24. Pass54,586 miles (+6,124)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,586 miles
    Test number
    657429832156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres distorted
    • NoteFront brake pipes slightly corroded

  25. Pass48,462 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,462 miles
    Test number
    319931701255
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edge
    • NoteBoth rear tyres distorted

  26. Fail48,462 miles (+2,257)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,462 miles
    Test number
    788051301229
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edge
    • NoteBoth rear tyres distorted

  27. Pass46,205 miles (+2,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,205 miles
    Test number
    680299670135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  28. Pass43,909 miles (+2,244)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    43,909 miles
    Test number
    382488189104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  29. Pass41,665 miles (+2,422)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    41,665 miles
    Test number
    102237598164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass39,243 miles (+2,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,243 miles
    Test number
    930825207217
    • 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)

  31. Pass36,393 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    36,393 miles
    Test number
    971180706205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail36,375 miles (+2,816)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,375 miles
    Test number
    420288596163
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  33. Pass33,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    33,559 miles
    Test number
    360270305440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T878 STT

Does T878 STT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T878 STT expired on 20 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T878 STT?
The MOT on T878 STT expired on 20 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T878 STT done?
T878 STT was recorded at 148,078 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2025, an average of 5,807 miles a year.
Has T878 STT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T878 STT has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T878 STT 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 STT find?
T878 STT passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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