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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T957 RFAMOT history

T957 RFA is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 2 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 103,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2023
Mileage
103,861 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T957 RFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T957 RFA was last recorded at 103,861 miles on 6 Apr 2022, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,811 miles · 24 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
3,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 103,861 miles
  • 2021 – 96,641 miles
  • 2020 – 91,460 miles
  • 2018 – 86,393 miles
  • 2017 – 85,092 miles
  • 2016 – 83,484 miles
  • 2015 – 79,391 miles
  • 2014 – 76,598 miles
  • 2013 – 72,042 miles
  • 2012 – 68,312 miles
  • 2011 – 64,008 miles
  • 2010 – 59,867 miles
  • 2009 – 55,304 miles
  • 2008 – 50,881 miles
  • 2007 – 46,915 miles
  • 2006 – 42,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,861 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi pipe section deteriorated slightly leaking also pinhole in welded pipe leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil on engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass103,861 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    103,861 miles
    Test number
    448885996362
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi pipe section deteriorated slightly leaking also pinhole in welded pipe leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil on engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail103,861 miles (+50)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,861 miles
    Test number
    138801864692
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam System not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi pipe section deteriorated slightly leaking also pinhole in welded pipe leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil on engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail103,811 miles (+7,170)12 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,811 miles
    Test number
    725568121863
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,641 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    96,641 miles
    Test number
    167738256780
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail96,640 miles (+5,180)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,640 miles
    Test number
    958064000015
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    91,460 miles
    Test number
    326405416492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,460 miles (+5,067)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,460 miles
    Test number
    817140189698
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass86,393 miles (+1,301)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,393 miles
    Test number
    578873543516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

  9. Pass85,092 miles (+1,608)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    85,092 miles
    Test number
    201161053333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass83,484 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,484 miles
    Test number
    451126864694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryExhaust support bracket broken but system adequately supported

  11. Fail83,484 miles (+4,093)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,484 miles
    Test number
    697390093309
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryExhaust support bracket broken but system adequately supported

  12. Pass79,391 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,391 miles
    Test number
    691640566735
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both fronts by inner arches (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded underbody rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail79,391 miles (+2,793)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,391 miles
    Test number
    671952592073
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front headlight lenses deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both fronts by inner arches (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded underbody rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass76,598 miles (+4,556)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    76,598 miles
    Test number
    377354654288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,042 miles (+3,730)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    72,042 miles
    Test number
    857448443245
    • NoteExhaust backbox corroded
    • NoteO/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

  16. Pass68,312 miles (+4,304)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    68,312 miles
    Test number
    747453842208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust backbox corroded

  17. Pass64,008 miles (+4,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,008 miles
    Test number
    368731651415
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass59,867 miles (+4,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,867 miles
    Test number
    914510050278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail55,304 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,304 miles
    Test number
    133127749258
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre getting slightly low in places
    • NoteRear tyres uneven wear - 1.6 mm in places - walls slightly perishing
    • NoteSurface corrosion rear exhaust box

  20. Pass55,304 miles (+4,423)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    55,304 miles
    Test number
    574067849280
    • NoteO/s/f tyre getting slightly low in places
    • NoteRear tyres uneven wear - 1.6 mm in places - walls slightly perishing
    • NoteSurface corrosion rear exhaust box

  21. Pass50,881 miles (+3,966)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    50,881 miles
    Test number
    160203968205
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on edge - tread getting low in places
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skins corroded
    • NoteUneven wear rear tyres

  22. Pass46,915 miles (+4,012)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,915 miles
    Test number
    312674167461
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight wiper scores in front windscreen

  23. Pass42,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    42,903 miles
    Test number
    863893766268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T957 RFA

Does T957 RFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T957 RFA expired on 5 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T957 RFA?
The MOT on T957 RFA expired on 5 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T957 RFA done?
T957 RFA was recorded at 103,861 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2022, an average of 3,922 miles a year.
Has T957 RFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T957 RFA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T957 RFA 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 RFA find?
T957 RFA passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe section deteriorated slightly leaking also pinhole in welded pipe leaking gases; oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil on engine and gearbox.

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