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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y201 KCAMOT history

Y201 KCA is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 117,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2023.

Y201 KCA silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2024
Mileage
117,000 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y201 KCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y201 KCA was last recorded at 117,000 miles on 8 Feb 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,000 miles · 7 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,000 miles
  • 2022 – 114,036 miles
  • 2021 – 111,565 miles
  • 2020 – 109,543 miles
  • 2019 – 106,320 miles
  • 2018 – 102,789 miles
  • 2017 – 99,167 miles
  • 2016 – 95,483 miles
  • 2015 – 90,901 miles
  • 2014 – 86,949 miles
  • 2013 – 81,733 miles
  • 2012 – 77,957 miles
  • 2011 – 72,940 miles
  • 2010 – 65,569 miles
  • 2009 – 58,412 miles
  • 2008 – 51,424 miles
  • 2007 – 44,722 miles
  • 2006 – 38,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,000 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,000 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    117,000 miles
    Test number
    440271220880
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail117,000 miles (+2,964)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,000 miles
    Test number
    432785479821
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed risk of damage the engine (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass114,036 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    114,036 miles
    Test number
    741070527953
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail114,036 miles (+2,471)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,036 miles
    Test number
    608675559085
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass111,565 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    111,565 miles
    Test number
    347640832063
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail111,565 miles (+2,022)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,565 miles
    Test number
    370689485891
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass109,543 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,543 miles
    Test number
    608796072478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail109,543 miles (+3,223)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,543 miles
    Test number
    439829691373
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass106,320 miles (+3,531)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    106,320 miles
    Test number
    834180344111
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass102,789 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    102,789 miles
    Test number
    341632648362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail102,786 miles (+3,619)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,786 miles
    Test number
    122434866220
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass99,167 miles (+3,684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,167 miles
    Test number
    894728247379
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass95,483 miles (+4,582)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,483 miles
    Test number
    606776192897
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass90,901 miles (+3,952)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,901 miles
    Test number
    488869255023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,949 miles
    Test number
    378523564030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail86,949 miles (+5,216)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,949 miles
    Test number
    188197454023
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass81,733 miles (+3,776)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    81,733 miles
    Test number
    117318323423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  18. Pass77,957 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    77,957 miles
    Test number
    259989552093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail77,947 miles (+5,007)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,947 miles
    Test number
    106188452492
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass72,940 miles (+7,371)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    72,940 miles
    Test number
    456080351042
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass65,569 miles (+7,157)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    65,569 miles
    Test number
    113808240058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,412 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    58,412 miles
    Test number
    731177329097
    • AdvisoryExhaust 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)

  23. Fail58,412 miles (+6,988)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,412 miles
    Test number
    132866729086
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust 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)

  24. Pass51,424 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    51,424 miles
    Test number
    362063248064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust center section and rear silencer clamping plates corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread stepped on inner edge
    • NoteOffside mirror glass broken not affecting drivers view to the rear
    • NoteSteering rack leaking fluid into boots slightly

  25. Fail51,424 miles (+6,702)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,424 miles
    Test number
    844823948013
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust center section and rear silencer clamping plates corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread stepped on inner edge
    • NoteOffside mirror glass broken not affecting drivers view to the rear
    • NoteSteering rack leaking fluid into boots slightly

  26. Fail44,722 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,722 miles
    Test number
    224466047089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  27. Pass44,722 miles (+6,104)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    44,722 miles
    Test number
    854366947002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    38,618 miles
    Test number
    373912356018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y201 KCA

Does Y201 KCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y201 KCA expired on 6 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y201 KCA?
The MOT on Y201 KCA expired on 6 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y201 KCA done?
Y201 KCA was recorded at 117,000 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2023, an average of 4,621 miles a year.
Has Y201 KCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y201 KCA has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y201 KCA 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 Y201 KCA find?
Y201 KCA passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, and 3 more.

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