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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y223 GHKMOT history

Y223 GHK is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 27 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 149,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

Y223 GHK blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2026
Mileage
149,982 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y223 GHK
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
27 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y223 GHK was last recorded at 149,982 miles on 15 Apr 2025, 1,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Apr 2021: 146,219 miles, lower than 146,640 miles on 14 Apr 2020.

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
148,929 miles · 16 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,053 miles
Average per year
5,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,982 miles
  • 2024 – 148,929 miles
  • 2023 – 148,092 miles
  • 2022 – 146,983 miles
  • 2021 – 146,219 miles
  • 2020 – 146,640 miles
  • 2019 – 144,356 miles
  • 2018 – 143,101 miles
  • 2016 – 134,337 miles
  • 2014 – 114,354 miles
  • 2013 – 106,872 miles
  • 2012 – 98,277 miles
  • 2011 – 89,472 miles
  • 2010 – 81,565 miles
  • 2009 – 72,785 miles
  • 2008 – 66,720 miles
  • 2007 – 59,296 miles
  • 2006 – 49,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. FailMileage not read3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    810637021914
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass149,982 miles (+1,053)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    149,982 miles
    Test number
    104692325406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass148,929 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    148,929 miles
    Test number
    677096804052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,092 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    148,092 miles
    Test number
    787009869860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    146,983 miles
    Test number
    370208746827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail146,983 miles (+764)3 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,983 miles
    Test number
    873020297859
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass146,219 miles (-421)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    146,219 miles
    Test number
    842416443318
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass146,640 miles (+2,284)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    146,640 miles
    Test number
    284596514349
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass144,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    144,356 miles
    Test number
    875259090315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail144,356 miles (+1,255)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,356 miles
    Test number
    160168954884
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass143,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    143,101 miles
    Test number
    666169541332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. PassMileage not read9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    321025718472
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. FailMileage not read4 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    775321586769
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil needs topping up

  14. Pass134,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    134,337 miles
    Test number
    630338594290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail134,337 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,337 miles
    Test number
    654797522205
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    876142315184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass114,354 miles (+7,482)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    114,354 miles
    Test number
    488734914112
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear tyres perised n/s & o/s

  18. Pass106,872 miles (+8,595)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    106,872 miles
    Test number
    107169913162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass98,277 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    98,277 miles
    Test number
    378517602119
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Fail98,277 miles (+8,805)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,277 miles
    Test number
    999367002188
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass89,472 miles (+7,907)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    89,472 miles
    Test number
    765437891071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,565 miles (+8,780)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    81,565 miles
    Test number
    142342510114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass72,785 miles (+6,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    72,785 miles
    Test number
    373182519131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass66,720 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    66,720 miles
    Test number
    201309918148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail66,720 miles (+7,424)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,720 miles
    Test number
    412569018174
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass59,296 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    59,296 miles
    Test number
    214015417133
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  27. Fail59,296 miles (+9,958)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,296 miles
    Test number
    804045017191
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  28. Fail49,338 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,338 miles
    Test number
    170788916111
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass49,338 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    49,338 miles
    Test number
    234708616487
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y223 GHK

Does Y223 GHK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y223 GHK expired on 28 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y223 GHK?
The MOT on Y223 GHK expired on 28 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y223 GHK done?
Y223 GHK was recorded at 149,982 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2025, an average of 5,307 miles a year.
Has Y223 GHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y223 GHK has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y223 GHK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Apr 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y223 GHK find?
Y223 GHK failed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 3 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill; windscreen washer not working, and 8 more.

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