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Vauxhall Astra

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,700 cc

T957 MGSMOT history

T957 MGS is a white diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 19 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 157,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2023
Mileage
157,654 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T957 MGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,700 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T957 MGS was last recorded at 157,654 miles on 26 Oct 2022, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,648 miles · 22 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
3,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 157,654 miles
  • 2021 – 157,068 miles
  • 2020 – 156,515 miles
  • 2019 – 156,136 miles
  • 2018 – 155,482 miles
  • 2017 – 154,791 miles
  • 2016 – 153,786 miles
  • 2015 – 152,027 miles
  • 2014 – 150,350 miles
  • 2013 – 148,015 miles
  • 2012 – 145,440 miles
  • 2011 – 142,504 miles
  • 2010 – 138,542 miles
  • 2009 – 135,687 miles
  • 2008 – 132,584 miles
  • 2007 – 122,144 miles
  • 2006 – 108,322 miles
  • 2005 – 95,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,654 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Inertia real missing.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges of tread. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges of tread. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Tread worn low.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,654 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    157,654 miles
    Test number
    679530846839
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Inertia real missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges of tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges of tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Tread worn low.
  2. Fail157,648 miles (+580)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,648 miles
    Test number
    708816222341
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorEmissions not tested X3 Attempts failed on maximum drift due to excessive black smoke. (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area heavily corroded / hole. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Inertia real missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges of tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges of tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Tread worn low.
  3. Pass157,068 miles (+553)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    157,068 miles
    Test number
    566412786267
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre seat belt missing
  4. Pass156,515 miles (+379)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    156,515 miles
    Test number
    805969059083
    • AdvisoryBoth Front tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCenter Seat Belt Missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass156,136 miles (+654)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    156,136 miles
    Test number
    905074436686
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter seatbelt missing
    • AdvisoryRear valence rusty
  6. Pass155,482 miles (+691)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    155,482 miles
    Test number
    748919161350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear axle and shocker mounting areas rusty
  7. Pass154,791 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    154,791 miles
    Test number
    741329664873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Fail154,791 miles (+1,005)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,791 miles
    Test number
    823459966480
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass153,786 miles (+1,759)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    153,786 miles
    Test number
    703532600923
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
  10. Pass152,027 miles (+1,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    152,027 miles
    Test number
    789803662379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  11. Pass150,350 miles (+2,335)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    150,350 miles
    Test number
    216625354284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAll front and rear brake pipes becoming corroded
    • NoteCentre rear seatbelt missing
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass148,015 miles (+2,575)8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    148,015 miles
    Test number
    829603763213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteAll tyres cracking
    • NoteOnly just meets emissions
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted
  13. Pass145,440 miles (+2,936)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    145,440 miles
    Test number
    656862372223
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking
  14. Pass142,504 miles (+3,962)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    142,504 miles
    Test number
    867062651287
    • NoteBoth headlamp lenses becoming discoloured
    • NoteSlight cracking on offside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight play in nearside of steering rack
  15. Pass138,542 miles (+2,855)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    138,542 miles
    Test number
    110213250229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass135,687 miles (+3,103)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    135,687 miles
    Test number
    893743319223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass132,584 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    132,584 miles
    Test number
    340137718420
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  18. Fail132,561 miles (+10,417)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,561 miles
    Test number
    361865318412
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  19. Pass122,144 miles (+13,822)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    122,144 miles
    Test number
    940235907210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass108,322 miles (+13,016)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    108,322 miles
    Test number
    304323116441
    • NoteSlight leak os cv boot
  21. Pass95,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    95,306 miles
    Test number
    602967295118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T957 MGS

Does T957 MGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T957 MGS expired on 25 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T957 MGS?
The MOT on T957 MGS expired on 25 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T957 MGS done?
T957 MGS was recorded at 157,654 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2022, an average of 3,608 miles a year.
Has T957 MGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T957 MGS has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T957 MGS 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 T957 MGS find?
T957 MGS passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: central rear standard fitment seat belt missing inertia real missing.; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread.; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread., and 1 more.

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