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Vauxhall Astra

Orange and Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,995 cc

T956 VFBMOT history

T956 VFB is an orange and black diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2023
Mileage
142,565 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T956 VFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Orange and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T956 VFB was last recorded at 142,565 miles on 10 Nov 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Feb 2018: 136,164 miles, lower than 137,896 miles on 3 Feb 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
142,564 miles · 11 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 142,565 miles
  • 2019 – 137,802 miles
  • 2018 – 136,164 miles
  • 2017 – 137,896 miles
  • 2015 – 135,904 miles
  • 2014 – 132,938 miles
  • 2013 – 130,463 miles
  • 2012 – 128,208 miles
  • 2011 – 124,313 miles
  • 2010 – 116,587 miles
  • 2009 – 109,331 miles
  • 2008 – 104,531 miles
  • 2007 – 97,057 miles
  • 2006 – 91,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,565 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Generally corroded in multiple points (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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately all (3.5.1n)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,565 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    142,565 miles
    Test number
    808372732578
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Generally corroded in multiple points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail142,565 miles (+1)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,565 miles
    Test number
    605969907920
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Generally corroded in multiple points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail142,564 miles (+4,762)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,564 miles
    Test number
    557459437832
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass137,802 miles (+1,638)3 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    137,802 miles
    Test number
    758072279090
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass136,164 miles (-1,732)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    136,164 miles
    Test number
    999608442704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  6. Pass137,896 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    137,896 miles
    Test number
    204695235075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight cut to side wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail137,896 miles (+1,992)3 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,896 miles
    Test number
    542963962262
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight cut to side wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass135,904 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    135,904 miles
    Test number
    167381082749
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc repaired, but not inappropriately all (3.5.1n)

  9. Fail135,904 miles (+2,966)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,904 miles
    Test number
    776523403856
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc repaired, but not inappropriately all (3.5.1n)

  10. Fail132,938 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,938 miles
    Test number
    258071294156
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass132,938 miles (+2,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    132,938 miles
    Test number
    549041194191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail130,463 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,463 miles
    Test number
    109648863173
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass130,463 miles (+2,255)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    130,463 miles
    Test number
    779068463114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass128,208 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    128,208 miles
    Test number
    298518472475
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail128,208 miles (+3,895)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,208 miles
    Test number
    588078872128
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail124,313 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,313 miles
    Test number
    257402171157
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

  17. Pass124,313 miles (+7,726)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    124,313 miles
    Test number
    749292871140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass116,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    116,587 miles
    Test number
    553042370119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail116,587 miles (+7,256)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,587 miles
    Test number
    293602470476
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

  20. Pass109,331 miles (+4,800)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    109,331 miles
    Test number
    681773279130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass104,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    104,531 miles
    Test number
    253060878186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail104,531 miles (+7,474)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,531 miles
    Test number
    902300578194
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  23. Pass97,057 miles (+5,390)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    97,057 miles
    Test number
    103255207021
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass91,667 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    91,667 miles
    Test number
    663127106080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T956 VFB

Does T956 VFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T956 VFB expired on 9 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T956 VFB?
The MOT on T956 VFB expired on 9 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T956 VFB done?
T956 VFB was recorded at 142,565 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2022, an average of 3,022 miles a year.
Has T956 VFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T956 VFB has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T956 VFB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T956 VFB find?
T956 VFB passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced generally corroded in multiple points.

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