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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T978 KJUMOT history

T978 KJU is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2023
Mileage
124,773 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T978 KJU
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
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T978 KJU was last recorded at 124,773 miles on 22 Nov 2022, 2,335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,438 miles · 28 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,335 miles
Average per year
5,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,773 miles
  • 2021 – 116,827 miles
  • 2020 – 107,486 miles
  • 2019 – 105,632 miles
  • 2018 – 104,218 miles
  • 2017 – 97,547 miles
  • 2016 – 92,010 miles
  • 2015 – 85,838 miles
  • 2014 – 79,967 miles
  • 2013 – 73,640 miles
  • 2012 – 67,192 miles
  • 2011 – 61,610 miles
  • 2010 – 54,784 miles
  • 2009 – 47,962 miles
  • 2008 – 43,498 miles
  • 2007 – 39,141 miles
  • 2006 – 34,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,773 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,773 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    124,773 miles
    Test number
    947436015104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail124,772 miles (+2,334)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,772 miles
    Test number
    669519230317
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass122,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    122,438 miles
    Test number
    945485692808
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail122,438 miles (+5,611)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,438 miles
    Test number
    855375518511
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass116,827 miles (+9,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,827 miles
    Test number
    446712409603
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass107,486 miles (+1,854)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,486 miles
    Test number
    391530444564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,632 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    105,632 miles
    Test number
    369873344313
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Fail105,632 miles (+1,414)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,632 miles
    Test number
    922190015544
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass104,218 miles (+6,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    104,218 miles
    Test number
    126435007219
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass97,547 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,547 miles
    Test number
    286351123865
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail97,547 miles (+5,537)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,547 miles
    Test number
    161632795729
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass92,010 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    92,010 miles
    Test number
    431783999078
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes rusty/covered with grease (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail92,010 miles (+6,172)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,010 miles
    Test number
    904169214006
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes rusty/covered with grease (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass85,838 miles (+5,871)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,838 miles
    Test number
    845271595006
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly cracking

  15. Pass79,967 miles (+6,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    79,967 miles
    Test number
    719686804113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass73,640 miles (+6,448)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,640 miles
    Test number
    165828583400
    • 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)
    • NoteOsr tyre cracking

  17. Pass67,192 miles (+5,582)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    67,192 miles
    Test number
    258732202197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,610 miles (+6,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,610 miles
    Test number
    507559201129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass54,784 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    54,784 miles
    Test number
    684022500100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,656 miles (+6,694)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,656 miles
    Test number
    771587690093
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass47,962 miles (+4,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    47,962 miles
    Test number
    542893019120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass43,498 miles (+4,357)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    43,498 miles
    Test number
    281923918474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,141 miles (+4,406)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    39,141 miles
    Test number
    200045617100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,735 miles
    Test number
    310008616155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T978 KJU

Does T978 KJU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T978 KJU expired on 21 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T978 KJU?
The MOT on T978 KJU expired on 21 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T978 KJU done?
T978 KJU was recorded at 124,773 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2022, an average of 5,434 miles a year.
Has T978 KJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T978 KJU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T978 KJU 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 T978 KJU find?
T978 KJU passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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