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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T890 JKUMOT history

T890 JKU is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 116,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2025
Mileage
116,132 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T890 JKU
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
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T890 JKU was last recorded at 116,132 miles on 25 Mar 2025, 7,674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,458 miles · 28 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
7,674 miles
Average per year
3,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,132 miles
  • 2024 – 108,458 miles
  • 2023 – 99,805 miles
  • 2022 – 99,116 miles
  • 2021 – 97,906 miles
  • 2020 – 96,860 miles
  • 2019 – 94,272 miles
  • 2018 – 92,315 miles
  • 2017 – 90,549 miles
  • 2016 – 87,608 miles
  • 2015 – 85,798 miles
  • 2014 – 83,474 miles
  • 2013 – 75,401 miles
  • 2012 – 74,454 miles
  • 2011 – 70,897 miles
  • 2010 – 65,535 miles
  • 2009 – 60,064 miles
  • 2008 – 55,206 miles
  • 2007 – 52,780 miles
  • 2006 – 49,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail116,132 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail116,132 miles (+7,674)1 dangerous8 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,132 miles
    Test number
    474086922011
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass108,458 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    108,458 miles
    Test number
    287892044291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail108,458 miles (+8,653)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,458 miles
    Test number
    441250693789
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass99,805 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,805 miles
    Test number
    304244397978
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail99,805 miles (+689)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,805 miles
    Test number
    232464647178
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass99,116 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    99,116 miles
    Test number
    778035529187
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wing corroded

  7. Fail99,116 miles (+1,210)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,116 miles
    Test number
    999802870118
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wing corroded

  8. Pass97,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    97,906 miles
    Test number
    342907221482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,906 miles (+1,046)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,906 miles
    Test number
    849116580129
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass96,860 miles (+2,588)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    96,860 miles
    Test number
    709633726120
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes poor condition
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass94,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,272 miles
    Test number
    200485522448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail94,272 miles (+1,957)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,272 miles
    Test number
    288292222416
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass92,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    92,315 miles
    Test number
    305407590324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,315 miles (+1,766)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,315 miles
    Test number
    773190599361
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass90,549 miles (+2,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,549 miles
    Test number
    221547534492
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass87,608 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,608 miles
    Test number
    433489662052
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edge

  17. Fail87,608 miles (+1,810)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,608 miles
    Test number
    280464895330
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edge

  18. Pass85,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,798 miles
    Test number
    149353865129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,798 miles (+2,324)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,798 miles
    Test number
    269553965181
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass83,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,474 miles
    Test number
    399384864169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,474 miles (+8,073)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,474 miles
    Test number
    677934964124
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass75,401 miles (+947)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,401 miles
    Test number
    166405853134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,454 miles (+3,557)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    74,454 miles
    Test number
    245459652471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass70,897 miles (+5,362)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,897 miles
    Test number
    138820561165
    • NoteRear brake pipes are starting to corrode

  25. Pass65,535 miles (+5,471)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,535 miles
    Test number
    723524050189
    • NoteAir bag light is on
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteNear side front brake pipe corroded
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded

  26. Pass60,064 miles (+4,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,064 miles
    Test number
    702374739169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass55,206 miles (+2,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    55,206 miles
    Test number
    314917038176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass52,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,780 miles
    Test number
    283724137401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail52,780 miles (+3,078)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,780 miles
    Test number
    363914337122
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  30. Pass49,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    49,702 miles
    Test number
    471448336127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail49,702 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,702 miles
    Test number
    463238236193
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteREAR SILENCER OUTTER SHELL CORRODED †BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED ON SIDE WALL

Questions about T890 JKU

Does T890 JKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T890 JKU expired on 29 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T890 JKU?
The MOT on T890 JKU expired on 29 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T890 JKU done?
T890 JKU was recorded at 116,132 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2025, an average of 3,524 miles a year.
Has T890 JKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T890 JKU has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T890 JKU 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 T890 JKU find?
T890 JKU failed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 10 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment; battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit; front windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, and 16 more.

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