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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T987 VBLMOT history

T987 VBL is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 53,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2024
Mileage
53,164 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T987 VBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T987 VBL was last recorded at 53,164 miles on 30 Mar 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,161 miles · 25 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 53,164 miles
  • 2022 – 50,612 miles
  • 2021 – 47,799 miles
  • 2020 – 45,364 miles
  • 2019 – 42,508 miles
  • 2018 – 39,953 miles
  • 2017 – 35,936 miles
  • 2016 – 31,199 miles
  • 2015 – 26,730 miles
  • 2014 – 22,463 miles
  • 2013 – 22,367 miles
  • 2012 – 22,217 miles
  • 2011 – 21,798 miles
  • 2010 – 21,215 miles
  • 2009 – 20,482 miles
  • 2008 – 19,852 miles
  • 2007 – 19,071 miles
  • 2006 – 17,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,164 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Exhaust system insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,164 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    53,164 miles
    Test number
    209133501316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail53,161 miles (+2,549)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,161 miles
    Test number
    452996538845
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass50,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    50,612 miles
    Test number
    216165189900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail50,612 miles (+2,813)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,612 miles
    Test number
    412884889576
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass47,799 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    47,799 miles
    Test number
    788215191060
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail47,799 miles (+2,435)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,799 miles
    Test number
    883766979139
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass45,364 miles (+2,856)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    45,364 miles
    Test number
    731641044046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,508 miles (+2,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,508 miles
    Test number
    999645992224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Pass39,953 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    39,953 miles
    Test number
    539758622902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail39,888 miles (+3,952)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,888 miles
    Test number
    774749996266
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass35,936 miles (+4,737)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    35,936 miles
    Test number
    609915527509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,199 miles
    Test number
    662064583880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail31,199 miles (+4,469)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,199 miles
    Test number
    834172231696
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass26,730 miles (+4,267)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    26,730 miles
    Test number
    595806625109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,463 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    22,463 miles
    Test number
    888661504105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,367 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,367 miles
    Test number
    715940023108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,217 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    22,217 miles
    Test number
    916817312169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,798 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,798 miles
    Test number
    667162101138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,215 miles (+733)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    21,215 miles
    Test number
    434072300128
    • NoteOsf tyre showing low in places

  20. Pass20,482 miles (+630)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,482 miles
    Test number
    681656409191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  21. Pass19,852 miles (+781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,852 miles
    Test number
    142612618111
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass19,071 miles (+1,274)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    19,071 miles
    Test number
    152230527128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    17,797 miles
    Test number
    522070636124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T987 VBL

Does T987 VBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T987 VBL expired on 29 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T987 VBL?
The MOT on T987 VBL expired on 29 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T987 VBL done?
T987 VBL was recorded at 53,164 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2023, an average of 2,094 miles a year.
Has T987 VBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T987 VBL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T987 VBL 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 T987 VBL find?
T987 VBL passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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