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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T87 WHJMOT history

T87 WHJ is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 20 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 33,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
33,316 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T87 WHJ
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
20 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T87 WHJ was last recorded at 33,316 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 1,823 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
31,493 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,823 miles
Average per year
815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,316 miles
  • 2025 – 31,493 miles
  • 2024 – 28,283 miles
  • 2023 – 27,830 miles
  • 2022 – 27,715 miles
  • 2021 – 27,660 miles
  • 2020 – 27,570 miles
  • 2019 – 27,390 miles
  • 2018 – 27,210 miles
  • 2017 – 26,663 miles
  • 2015 – 25,973 miles
  • 2014 – 25,378 miles
  • 2007 – 19,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,316 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine over filled with oil
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And getting weak (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil warning light flicker on

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.

  • Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,316 miles (+1,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    33,316 miles
    Test number
    443480942682
    • AdvisoryEngine over filled with oil
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And getting weak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil warning light flicker on
  2. Pass31,493 miles (+3,210)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    31,493 miles
    Test number
    460375405482
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear axle mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass28,283 miles (+453)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    28,283 miles
    Test number
    971094329381
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear axle mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
  4. Pass27,830 miles (+115)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    27,830 miles
    Test number
    821915633662
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear axle mounting brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAccelerator sticking
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
  5. Pass27,715 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    27,715 miles
    Test number
    397920453525
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear axle brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
  6. Fail27,714 miles (+54)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,714 miles
    Test number
    845310347658
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear axle brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
  7. Pass27,660 miles (+90)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    27,660 miles
    Test number
    262615204792
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
  8. Pass27,570 miles (+180)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    27,570 miles
    Test number
    377949055117
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp bracket broken secured with cable ties
    • AdvisoryMinor windscreen damage
  9. Pass27,390 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    27,390 miles
    Test number
    513536935251
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUpper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps brackets broken held in with cable ties not considered insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
  10. Fail27,390 miles (+180)2 repaired2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,390 miles
    Test number
    223068141689
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUpper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps brackets broken held in with cable ties not considered insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
  11. Pass27,210 miles (+547)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    27,210 miles
    Test number
    613653707493
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased not allowing a detailed inspection
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
  12. Pass26,663 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    26,663 miles
    Test number
    890540460372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased not allowing a detailed inspection
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
  13. Fail26,663 miles3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,663 miles
    Test number
    948451436949
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased not allowing a detailed inspection
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
  14. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    106914473368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,973 miles (+595)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    25,973 miles
    Test number
    337594115024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust in rusty condition
  16. Pass25,378 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    25,378 miles
    Test number
    149776604042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s windscreen wiper starting to split
    • NoteThrottle sticking
  17. PassMileage not read1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    798784152348
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished on sidewalls
  18. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    395325902000
    • NoteRear silencer box slightly corroded
  19. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    983704350371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    502506659363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    991076309053
    • NoteNo mileage display on dash
  22. Pass19,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,217 miles
    Test number
    671174057312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,217 miles (+1,379)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,217 miles
    Test number
    914394957337
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  24. Pass17,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    17,838 miles
    Test number
    230559007025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    173372316474
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about T87 WHJ

Does T87 WHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T87 WHJ is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T87 WHJ?
The MOT on T87 WHJ is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T87 WHJ done?
T87 WHJ was recorded at 33,316 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 815 miles a year.
Has T87 WHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T87 WHJ has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T87 WHJ 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 T87 WHJ find?
T87 WHJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: engine over filled with oil; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and getting weak; oil warning light flicker on.

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