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Vauxhall Vectra

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LY55 AFAMOT history

LY55 AFA is a blue petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 40,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LY55 AFA blue Vauxhall Vectra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Vectra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
40,397 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LY55 AFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LY55 AFA was last recorded at 40,397 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,392 miles · 19 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,397 miles
  • 2025 – 38,530 miles
  • 2024 – 37,146 miles
  • 2023 – 35,120 miles
  • 2022 – 33,498 miles
  • 2021 – 31,892 miles
  • 2020 – 30,089 miles
  • 2019 – 28,494 miles
  • 2018 – 25,903 miles
  • 2017 – 23,760 miles
  • 2015 – 22,625 miles
  • 2014 – 21,648 miles
  • 2011 – 19,122 miles
  • 2010 – 17,516 miles
  • 2009 – 14,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,397 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,397 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    40,397 miles
    Test number
    395218491820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail40,392 miles (+1,862)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,392 miles
    Test number
    159072806615
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass38,530 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    38,530 miles
    Test number
    558647975468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail38,512 miles (+1,366)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,512 miles
    Test number
    555318617401
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass37,146 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    37,146 miles
    Test number
    307373788914
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail37,124 miles (+2,004)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,124 miles
    Test number
    171904448781
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass35,120 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    35,120 miles
    Test number
    639409983250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail35,116 miles (+1,618)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,116 miles
    Test number
    122884094677
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass33,498 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    33,498 miles
    Test number
    603620448678
    • 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))

  10. Fail33,498 miles (+1,606)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,498 miles
    Test number
    925831793919
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • 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))

  11. Pass31,892 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    31,892 miles
    Test number
    742640836390
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail31,892 miles (+1,803)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,892 miles
    Test number
    936132270885
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass30,089 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    30,089 miles
    Test number
    758891189275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail30,089 miles (+1,595)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,089 miles
    Test number
    793563144536
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass28,494 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    28,494 miles
    Test number
    431269471951
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  16. Fail28,494 miles (+2,591)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,494 miles
    Test number
    717275734720
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  17. Pass25,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    25,903 miles
    Test number
    552833366148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail25,903 miles (+2,143)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,903 miles
    Test number
    269814661711
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass23,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    23,760 miles
    Test number
    999517149116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,760 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,760 miles
    Test number
    111416172992
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    285516522075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass22,625 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,625 miles
    Test number
    787682375050
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. FailMileage not read4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    769482275039
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSpeed limiter electrical wiring is obviously disconnected. (6.5.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteDash bord has no lights coming on.

  24. Fail21,648 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,648 miles
    Test number
    677868224051
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  25. Pass21,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    21,648 miles
    Test number
    949878024096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    348202062272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,122 miles (+1,606)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    19,122 miles
    Test number
    249189851405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,516 miles (+2,801)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    17,516 miles
    Test number
    602259210148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass14,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    14,715 miles
    Test number
    780657799086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail14,715 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,715 miles
    Test number
    502267499055
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about LY55 AFA

Does LY55 AFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LY55 AFA is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LY55 AFA?
The MOT on LY55 AFA is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LY55 AFA done?
LY55 AFA was recorded at 40,397 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 1,529 miles a year.
Has LY55 AFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LY55 AFA has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LY55 AFA 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 LY55 AFA find?
LY55 AFA passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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