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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T97 SBXMOT history

T97 SBX is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 119,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2023
Mileage
119,703 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2021
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T97 SBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T97 SBX was last recorded at 119,703 miles on 24 Mar 2021, 29,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,328 miles · 13 May 2019
Between the last two tests
29,375 miles
Average per year
5,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 119,703 miles
  • 2019 – 90,328 miles
  • 2018 – 74,591 miles
  • 2017 – 70,343 miles
  • 2016 – 65,768 miles
  • 2015 – 61,664 miles
  • 2014 – 53,294 miles
  • 2013 – 51,398 miles
  • 2012 – 50,386 miles
  • 2011 – 48,820 miles
  • 2010 – 47,241 miles
  • 2009 – 45,514 miles
  • 2008 – 43,628 miles
  • 2007 – 41,557 miles
  • 2006 – 39,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Coil spring corroded ALL 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    587340235629
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  2. FailMileage not read2 dangerous9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    307325963532
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. PassMileage not read2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    794967323455
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. FailMileage not read2 dangerous7 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    764983906761
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    341399174007
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. FailMileage not read1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    830299375268
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail119,703 miles (+29,375)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,703 miles
    Test number
    589778598482
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass90,328 miles (+15,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,328 miles
    Test number
    743142156078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass74,591 miles (+4,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,591 miles
    Test number
    121743964971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass70,343 miles (+140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,343 miles
    Test number
    544317123701
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion around arches
    • AdvisoryRear tytres worn uneven inner edges

  11. Fail70,203 miles (+4,435)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,203 miles
    Test number
    380484495746
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion around arches
    • AdvisoryRear tytres worn uneven inner edges

  12. Pass65,768 miles (+4,104)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,768 miles
    Test number
    662846368890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass61,664 miles (+8,370)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,664 miles
    Test number
    697686235161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,294 miles (+1,896)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,294 miles
    Test number
    278016134167
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass51,398 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,398 miles
    Test number
    666270043129
    • NoteBoth rear axle mount brackets have surface corrosion.
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted at time of test.

  16. Fail51,398 miles (+1,012)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,398 miles
    Test number
    906370843196
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear axle mount brackets have surface corrosion.
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted at time of test.

  17. Pass50,386 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,386 miles
    Test number
    876815532142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlastic sill covers obscuring inner sills

  18. Fail50,374 miles (+1,554)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,374 miles
    Test number
    575625032186
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlastic sill covers obscuring inner sills

  19. Pass48,820 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,820 miles
    Test number
    326407031134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted at time of test not allowing thorough inspection of inner sills

  20. Fail48,820 miles (+1,579)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,820 miles
    Test number
    906537531199
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted at time of test not allowing thorough inspection of inner sills

  21. Pass47,241 miles (+1,727)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,241 miles
    Test number
    561123430191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSteering rack has a slight missting of oil

  22. Fail45,514 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,514 miles
    Test number
    293144339433
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass45,514 miles (+1,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    45,514 miles
    Test number
    841154939190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass43,628 miles (+2,071)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,628 miles
    Test number
    364018448112
    • NoteOffside headlamp beam immage poor
    • NoteRear brake hose ferrules corroded

  25. Pass41,557 miles (+2,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    41,557 miles
    Test number
    780448907179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass39,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,150 miles
    Test number
    300371816119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T97 SBX

Does T97 SBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T97 SBX expired on 20 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T97 SBX?
The MOT on T97 SBX expired on 20 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T97 SBX done?
T97 SBX was recorded at 119,703 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2021, an average of 5,398 miles a year.
Has T97 SBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T97 SBX has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T97 SBX 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 T97 SBX find?
T97 SBX failed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2025 with 7 major defects: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush, and 4 more.

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