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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y218 MUDMOT history

Y218 MUD is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 30 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 80,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2022.

Y218 MUD blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2023
Mileage
80,397 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y218 MUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y218 MUD was last recorded at 80,397 miles on 31 Aug 2022, 1,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Sept 2016: 56,816 miles, lower than 93,492 miles on 26 Sept 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,283 miles · 31 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
1,114 miles
Average per year
3,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 80,397 miles
  • 2021 – 79,283 miles
  • 2020 – 75,624 miles
  • 2019 – 73,683 miles
  • 2018 – 66,120 miles
  • 2017 – 59,831 miles
  • 2016 – 56,847 miles
  • 2015 – 93,492 miles
  • 2014 – 51,005 miles
  • 2013 – 49,142 miles
  • 2012 – 46,914 miles
  • 2011 – 44,793 miles
  • 2010 – 34,094 miles
  • 2009 – 32,964 miles
  • 2008 – 31,598 miles
  • 2007 – 30,111 miles
  • 2006 – 28,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,397 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside park brake effort lower than expected. (108k/59k)

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,397 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,397 miles
    Test number
    693895446961
    • AdvisoryOffside park brake effort lower than expected. (108k/59k)

  2. Fail80,397 miles (+1,114)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,397 miles
    Test number
    809977693523
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside park brake effort lower than expected. (108k/59k)

  3. Pass79,283 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,283 miles
    Test number
    998101452665
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail79,283 miles (+3,659)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,283 miles
    Test number
    615280592310
    • MajorEmissions not tested Exhaust system incomplete (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass75,624 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,624 miles
    Test number
    849450193564
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail75,624 miles (+1,941)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,624 miles
    Test number
    821618974312
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass73,683 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,683 miles
    Test number
    471244749282
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  8. Fail73,682 miles (+7,562)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,682 miles
    Test number
    758117461806
    • MajorDriver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  9. Pass66,120 miles (+443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,120 miles
    Test number
    512061105351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail65,677 miles (+5,846)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,677 miles
    Test number
    630062234691
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass59,831 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,831 miles
    Test number
    854916888368
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Fail59,822 miles (+2,975)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,822 miles
    Test number
    844014014398
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass56,847 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,847 miles
    Test number
    859386787335
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Fail56,816 miles (-36,676)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,816 miles
    Test number
    720311953241
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

  15. Pass93,492 miles (+40,014)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,492 miles
    Test number
    232841539878
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses clouded, beam pattern only just adequate

  16. Fail53,478 miles (+2,473)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,478 miles
    Test number
    671829843699
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective will not pull out (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses clouded, beam pattern only just adequate

  17. Pass51,005 miles (+1,863)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,005 miles
    Test number
    899692464223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  18. Pass49,142 miles (+2,228)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,142 miles
    Test number
    188356663224
    • NoteNearside front brake slight binding.
    • NoteOffside front and both rear tyres perishing.

  19. Pass46,914 miles (+2,121)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,914 miles
    Test number
    576601502387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,793 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,793 miles
    Test number
    229938481293
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass44,793 miles (+10,699)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,793 miles
    Test number
    529908581292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass34,094 miles (+1,130)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,094 miles
    Test number
    281658170219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,964 miles (+1,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    32,964 miles
    Test number
    761941709358
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass31,598 miles (+1,487)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,598 miles
    Test number
    553321398201
    • 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)
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer outer skin very rusty

  25. Pass30,111 miles (+1,929)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,111 miles
    Test number
    990439987217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    28,182 miles
    Test number
    944342596264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y218 MUD

Does Y218 MUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y218 MUD expired on 25 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y218 MUD?
The MOT on Y218 MUD expired on 25 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y218 MUD done?
Y218 MUD was recorded at 80,397 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2022, an average of 3,291 miles a year.
Has Y218 MUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y218 MUD has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y218 MUD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y218 MUD find?
Y218 MUD passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: offside park brake effort lower than expected. (108k/59k).

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