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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T961 XFAMOT history

T961 XFA is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 5 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 161,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2022
Mileage
161,022 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2021
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T961 XFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T961 XFA was last recorded at 161,022 miles on 2 Nov 2021, 3,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,405 miles · 31 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
3,617 miles
Average per year
6,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 161,022 miles
  • 2020 – 157,405 miles
  • 2019 – 151,566 miles
  • 2018 – 144,606 miles
  • 2017 – 136,549 miles
  • 2016 – 131,327 miles
  • 2015 – 121,977 miles
  • 2014 – 114,315 miles
  • 2013 – 107,211 miles
  • 2012 – 99,311 miles
  • 2011 – 92,430 miles
  • 2010 – 85,658 miles
  • 2009 – 78,450 miles
  • 2008 – 72,360 miles
  • 2007 – 64,507 miles
  • 2006 – 54,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,022 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,022 miles (+3,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    161,022 miles
    Test number
    455846730703
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass157,405 miles (+5,839)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    157,405 miles
    Test number
    656585068175
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass151,566 miles (+170)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    151,566 miles
    Test number
    475152419002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  4. Fail151,396 miles (+6,790)1 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,396 miles
    Test number
    596238010404
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  5. Pass144,606 miles (+615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    144,606 miles
    Test number
    499748651869
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT MANIFOLD TO DOWNPIPE (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play STEERING RACK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail143,991 miles (+7,442)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,991 miles
    Test number
    630380222934
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT MANIFOLD TO DOWNPIPE (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play STEERING RACK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass136,549 miles (+668)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    136,549 miles
    Test number
    123567926597
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  8. Fail135,881 miles (+4,554)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,881 miles
    Test number
    388743076697
    • FailureCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box rusty

  9. Pass131,327 miles (+9,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    131,327 miles
    Test number
    122676374758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass121,977 miles (+7,662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    121,977 miles
    Test number
    999297842519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail114,315 miles1 repaired6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,315 miles
    Test number
    177063174257
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass114,315 miles6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    114,315 miles
    Test number
    288553374270
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail114,315 miles (+7,104)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,315 miles
    Test number
    455252274215
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail107,211 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,211 miles
    Test number
    459302063213
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass107,211 miles (+7,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    107,211 miles
    Test number
    499502263239
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass99,311 miles (+6,881)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    99,311 miles
    Test number
    138506062212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,430 miles (+79)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    92,430 miles
    Test number
    347505861458
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail92,351 miles (+6,693)7 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,351 miles
    Test number
    139183461242
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass85,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    85,658 miles
    Test number
    952931860230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,658 miles (+7,208)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,658 miles
    Test number
    471501560203
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass78,450 miles (+6,090)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    78,450 miles
    Test number
    362244069419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,360 miles (+7,853)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    72,360 miles
    Test number
    100159858214
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly distorted
    • NoteSlight oil leak from gearbox area

  23. Pass64,507 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    64,507 miles
    Test number
    151303967225
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f headlight glass starting to frost
    • NoteO/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

  24. Fail64,507 miles (+10,159)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,507 miles
    Test number
    183353567252
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f headlight glass starting to frost
    • NoteO/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

  25. Pass54,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    54,348 miles
    Test number
    813459606138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail54,348 miles5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,348 miles
    Test number
    474219706156
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f steel brake pipe from flexible to master cylinder starting to corrode

Questions about T961 XFA

Does T961 XFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T961 XFA expired on 7 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T961 XFA?
The MOT on T961 XFA expired on 7 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T961 XFA done?
T961 XFA was recorded at 161,022 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2021, an average of 6,864 miles a year.
Has T961 XFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T961 XFA has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on T961 XFA 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 T961 XFA find?
T961 XFA passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2021 with 2 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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