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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,498 cc

T955 BWLMOT history

T955 BWL is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 92,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2026
Mileage
92,690 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T955 BWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T955 BWL was last recorded at 92,690 miles on 3 Mar 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,686 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,690 miles
  • 2023 – 92,666 miles
  • 2021 – 92,617 miles
  • 2020 – 92,575 miles
  • 2019 – 92,439 miles
  • 2018 – 92,029 miles
  • 2017 – 91,970 miles
  • 2016 – 91,794 miles
  • 2015 – 91,640 miles
  • 2014 – 91,587 miles
  • 2013 – 91,492 miles
  • 2012 – 91,444 miles
  • 2011 – 90,294 miles
  • 2010 – 90,186 miles
  • 2009 – 87,626 miles
  • 2008 – 82,452 miles
  • 2007 – 73,841 miles
  • 2006 – 65,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,690 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • All tyres perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,690 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    92,690 miles
    Test number
    730977565438
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail92,686 miles (+20)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,686 miles
    Test number
    145714852625
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively handbrake lever not fully returning to stop (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing/wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass92,666 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    92,666 miles
    Test number
    931611174513
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,617 miles (+42)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,617 miles
    Test number
    739471445860
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass92,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,575 miles
    Test number
    680747282215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,575 miles (+136)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,575 miles
    Test number
    529228571203
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass92,439 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    92,439 miles
    Test number
    808881019975
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail92,439 miles (+410)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,439 miles
    Test number
    560006447738
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass92,029 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,029 miles
    Test number
    972817860518
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing

  10. Fail92,029 miles (+59)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,029 miles
    Test number
    586796861035
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hanging on slightly & handbrake lever not back on stop!
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hanging on slightly
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing

  11. Pass91,970 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    91,970 miles
    Test number
    207181207613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,794 miles
    Test number
    258526145840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,794 miles (+154)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,794 miles
    Test number
    999377028608
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  14. Pass91,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,640 miles
    Test number
    108872085456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,640 miles (+53)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,640 miles
    Test number
    786012685050
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass91,587 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    91,587 miles
    Test number
    785800474094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,492 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    91,492 miles
    Test number
    499797253012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    91,444 miles
    Test number
    469402752085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,432 miles (+1,138)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,432 miles
    Test number
    356272452059
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  20. Pass90,294 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    90,294 miles
    Test number
    727286261096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,186 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    90,186 miles
    Test number
    544390390010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass87,626 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    87,626 miles
    Test number
    183435069074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail87,625 miles (+5,173)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,625 miles
    Test number
    594346659085
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass82,452 miles (+8,611)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    82,452 miles
    Test number
    344418158064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass73,841 miles (+8,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    73,841 miles
    Test number
    194251477033
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass65,666 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    65,666 miles
    Test number
    134199376496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T955 BWL

Does T955 BWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T955 BWL expired on 2 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T955 BWL?
The MOT on T955 BWL expired on 2 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T955 BWL done?
T955 BWL was recorded at 92,690 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2025, an average of 1,426 miles a year.
Has T955 BWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T955 BWL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T955 BWL 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 T955 BWL find?
T955 BWL passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section.

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