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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T894 XEVMOT history

T894 XEV is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 19 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 94,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2026
Mileage
94,970 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T894 XEV
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
19 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T894 XEV was last recorded at 94,970 miles on 22 Jul 2025, 2,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,799 miles · 16 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,171 miles
Average per year
2,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,970 miles
  • 2024 – 92,799 miles
  • 2023 – 90,875 miles
  • 2022 – 88,128 miles
  • 2021 – 85,158 miles
  • 2020 – 84,082 miles
  • 2019 – 82,467 miles
  • 2018 – 81,466 miles
  • 2017 – 80,715 miles
  • 2016 – 79,096 miles
  • 2015 – 75,996 miles
  • 2014 – 74,194 miles
  • 2013 – 72,172 miles
  • 2012 – 69,573 miles
  • 2011 – 67,211 miles
  • 2010 – 65,325 miles
  • 2009 – 62,033 miles
  • 2008 – 57,459 miles
  • 2007 – 53,203 miles
  • 2006 – 48,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,970 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth headlight aim on limitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryN/s/r mid brake pipe corroded
  • AdvisoryO/s/f drop link has slight play
  • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryO/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
  • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pipe (short pipe) slightly corroded

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Brake pipes corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Both rear brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • O/s number plate light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,970 miles (+2,171)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    94,970 miles
    Test number
    781159830211
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight aim on limit
    • AdvisoryN/s/r mid brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f drop link has slight play
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pipe (short pipe) slightly corroded

  2. Pass92,799 miles (+1,924)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    92,799 miles
    Test number
    522347586617
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily corroded- change soon (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNumber plate light dim
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

  3. Pass90,875 miles (+2,747)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    90,875 miles
    Test number
    162069946135
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight aim on limit
    • AdvisoryEngine damp
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre low on inner edge

  4. Pass88,128 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    88,128 miles
    Test number
    763347636519
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s number plate light not working

  5. Fail88,128 miles (+2,970)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,128 miles
    Test number
    130520693896
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight image poor (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s number plate light not working

  6. Pass85,158 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,158 miles
    Test number
    277408431628
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres beginning to wear on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriorated to an extent that the beam image is almost adversely effected
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside, exhaust and suspension components corroded

  7. Fail85,158 miles (+1,076)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,158 miles
    Test number
    692331975788
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres beginning to wear on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriorated to an extent that the beam image is almost adversely effected
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside, exhaust and suspension components corroded

  8. Pass84,082 miles (+1,615)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,082 miles
    Test number
    542341310674
    • AdvisoryBoth head light aims on limit
    • AdvisoryN/s/f drop link slit play
    • AdvisoryO/s/f drop link dust cover poor

  9. Pass82,467 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    82,467 miles
    Test number
    692700948353
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryHead light image poor

  10. Fail82,467 miles (+1,001)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,467 miles
    Test number
    470727263709
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryHead light image poor

  11. Pass81,466 miles (+751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    81,466 miles
    Test number
    113228077948
    • AdvisoryNear side front to rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOff side front shocker damp

  12. Pass80,715 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,715 miles
    Test number
    125285029699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,699 miles (+1,603)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,699 miles
    Test number
    172842349077
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass79,096 miles (+3,100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    79,096 miles
    Test number
    448857096469
    • AdvisoryFront tyres 2mm 195/60/15
    • AdvisoryHead lamp patterns poor
    • AdvisoryNear side front brake pipe heavily corroded advise replace

  15. Pass75,996 miles (+1,802)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,996 miles
    Test number
    356924705203
    • NoteFront brake pads appear low

  16. Pass74,194 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    74,194 miles
    Test number
    727090724215
    • NoteNsf brake pipe very rusty

  17. Fail74,194 miles (+2,022)1 dangerous6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,194 miles
    Test number
    208679914240
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteNsf brake pipe very rusty

  18. Pass72,172 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    72,172 miles
    Test number
    688801923281
    • NoteNsr light lense cracked, osr brake line rusty, osf tyre inner edge getting low, nsf brake line very rusty

  19. Fail72,170 miles (+2,597)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,170 miles
    Test number
    799830623292
    • 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteNsr light lense cracked, osr brake line rusty, osf tyre inner edge getting low, nsf brake line very rusty

  20. Pass69,573 miles (+2,362)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    69,573 miles
    Test number
    389825012433
    • NoteFront pads wearing thin
    • NoteN/s/f brake pipe corroded
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe corroded

  21. Pass67,211 miles (+1,886)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    67,211 miles
    Test number
    677448911209
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNsf brake pipe very corroded

  22. Pass65,325 miles (+15)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    65,325 miles
    Test number
    900701220207
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted - inner faces

  23. Fail65,310 miles (+3,277)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,310 miles
    Test number
    321937610426
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted - inner faces

  24. Pass62,033 miles (+4,574)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    62,033 miles
    Test number
    233995219230
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass57,459 miles (+4,256)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    57,459 miles
    Test number
    394568608456
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass53,203 miles (+4,476)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    53,203 miles
    Test number
    543352717272
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  27. Pass48,727 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    48,727 miles
    Test number
    174560126295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail48,714 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,714 miles
    Test number
    453199216280
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low (below 3mm)

Questions about T894 XEV

Does T894 XEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T894 XEV expired on 9 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T894 XEV?
The MOT on T894 XEV expired on 9 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T894 XEV done?
T894 XEV was recorded at 94,970 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2025, an average of 2,440 miles a year.
Has T894 XEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T894 XEV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T894 XEV 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 T894 XEV find?
T894 XEV passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2025 with 6 advisories: both headlight aim on limit; n/s/r mid brake pipe corroded; o/s/f drop link has slight play, and 3 more.

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