
Vauxhall Astra
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc
T879 MABMOT history
T879 MAB is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 150,046 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 150,046 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,352 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T879 MAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T879 MAB was last recorded at 150,046 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 2,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 147,421 miles · 14 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,625 miles
- Average per year
- 5,352 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 150,046 miles
- 2025 – 147,421 miles
- 2024 – 143,290 miles
- 2023 – 139,393 miles
- 2022 – 137,081 miles
- 2021 – 132,941 miles
- 2020 – 127,348 miles
- 2019 – 122,253 miles
- 2018 – 115,617 miles
- 2017 – 103,995 miles
- 2016 – 102,014 miles
- 2015 – 95,207 miles
- 2013 – 89,937 miles
- 2012 – 84,123 miles
- 2011 – 76,658 miles
- 2010 – 68,372 miles
- 2009 – 60,905 miles
- 2008 – 53,778 miles
- 2007 – 47,564 miles
- 2006 – 43,026 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced towing eye anchorage area (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorCentral Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper arm stuck in central position (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam and stays operational permanently (4.1.3 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch taped up not allowing full inspection
- AdvisoryOffside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Has pull cord to open door (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch taped up not allowing full inspection
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 19 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail150,046 miles (+2,625)4 dangerous18 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,046 miles
- Test number
- 830488768525
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced towing eye anchorage area (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorCentral Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper arm stuck in central position (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam and stays operational permanently (4.1.3 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch taped up not allowing full inspection
- AdvisoryOffside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Has pull cord to open door (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch taped up not allowing full inspection
Pass147,421 miles (+4,131)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 147,421 miles
- Test number
- 312641471584
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass143,290 miles (+3,897)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 143,290 miles
- Test number
- 112558145105
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor Pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass139,393 miles (+2,312)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 139,393 miles
- Test number
- 834533801405
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass137,081 miles (+4,140)2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 137,081 miles
- Test number
- 785386939402
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass132,941 miles (+5,593)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 132,941 miles
- Test number
- 550876214817
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass127,348 miles (+40)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 127,348 miles
- Test number
- 583815016753
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail127,308 miles (+5,055)1 dangerous17 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,308 miles
- Test number
- 722129769054
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass122,253 miles (+6,636)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 122,253 miles
- Test number
- 763333228393
- AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle various places
Pass115,617 miles (+11,622)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 115,617 miles
- Test number
- 464155055852
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass103,995 miles (+1,981)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 103,995 miles
- Test number
- 366870543705
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass102,014 miles (+6,807)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 102,014 miles
- Test number
- 147327747002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,207 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 95,207 miles
- Test number
- 165395625242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,207 miles (+5,270)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,207 miles
- Test number
- 308005425443
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass89,937 miles (+5,814)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 89,937 miles
- Test number
- 726592103380
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass84,123 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 84,123 miles
- Test number
- 459594412496
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail84,122 miles (+7,464)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,122 miles
- Test number
- 525414112317
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass76,658 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 76,658 miles
- Test number
- 215549891222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,658 miles (+8,286)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,658 miles
- Test number
- 276659691243
- Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass68,372 miles (+7,467)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 68,372 miles
- Test number
- 860861670277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,905 miles (+7,127)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 60,905 miles
- Test number
- 292220659274
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,778 miles (+6,214)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 53,778 miles
- Test number
- 523147028237
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail47,564 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,564 miles
- Test number
- 313914437289
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,564 miles (+4,538)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 47,564 miles
- Test number
- 534934537212
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,026 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 43,026 miles
- Test number
- 430671436279
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about T879 MAB
- Does T879 MAB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T879 MAB expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T879 MAB?
- The MOT on T879 MAB expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T879 MAB done?
- T879 MAB was recorded at 150,046 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 5,352 miles a year.
- Has T879 MAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T879 MAB has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T879 MAB 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 T879 MAB find?
- T879 MAB failed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 4 dangerous defects, 18 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected; offside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill by jacking point, and 27 more.
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