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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y224 KGUMOT history

Y224 KGU is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 12 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 128,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2024.

Y224 KGU blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2025
Mileage
128,776 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y224 KGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y224 KGU was last recorded at 128,776 miles on 5 Mar 2024, 641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,135 miles · 20 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
641 miles
Average per year
5,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,776 miles
  • 2023 – 128,135 miles
  • 2019 – 122,645 miles
  • 2018 – 118,287 miles
  • 2017 – 111,471 miles
  • 2016 – 106,013 miles
  • 2015 – 95,877 miles
  • 2014 – 86,456 miles
  • 2013 – 77,518 miles
  • 2012 – 69,096 miles
  • 2011 – 64,060 miles
  • 2010 – 57,111 miles
  • 2009 – 51,617 miles
  • 2008 – 46,455 miles
  • 2007 – 40,075 miles
  • 2006 – 32,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,776 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,776 miles (+641)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    128,776 miles
    Test number
    814969964426
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass128,135 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    128,135 miles
    Test number
    707390250829
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper light damage
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Fail128,135 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,135 miles
    Test number
    260513407620
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper light damage
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    747856136098
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
  5. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    655514123790
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    479986568640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass122,645 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    122,645 miles
    Test number
    367771064333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear centra seat belt not working
  8. Fail122,645 miles (+4,358)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,645 miles
    Test number
    715627504607
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear centra seat belt not working
  9. Pass118,287 miles (+6,816)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    118,287 miles
    Test number
    756938574033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,471 miles (+5,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    111,471 miles
    Test number
    627648630251
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed on edges (5.2.2b)
  11. Pass106,013 miles (+10,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    106,013 miles
    Test number
    695190244688
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass95,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    95,877 miles
    Test number
    147798275482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,877 miles (+9,421)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,877 miles
    Test number
    165998475413
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  14. Pass86,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,456 miles
    Test number
    155616374046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,456 miles (+8,938)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,456 miles
    Test number
    629766374080
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  16. Pass77,518 miles (+8,422)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    77,518 miles
    Test number
    139324283476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,096 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,096 miles
    Test number
    457574672047
    • NoteBoth rear tyre worn on edge and low on tread
    • NoteRear exhaust box sourround coroded
  18. Fail69,095 miles (+5,035)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,095 miles
    Test number
    265633172056
    • FailureRear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre worn on edge and low on tread
    • NoteRear exhaust box sourround coroded
  19. Pass64,060 miles (+6,949)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,060 miles
    Test number
    108857581087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,111 miles (+5,494)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,111 miles
    Test number
    282061990083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,617 miles (+5,162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,617 miles
    Test number
    503165989020
    • 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. Pass46,455 miles (+6,380)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    46,455 miles
    Test number
    861212498078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,075 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,075 miles
    Test number
    341645987094
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass40,075 miles (+7,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,075 miles
    Test number
    841465187011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  25. Pass32,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    32,902 miles
    Test number
    880314446059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y224 KGU

Does Y224 KGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y224 KGU expired on 31 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y224 KGU?
The MOT on Y224 KGU expired on 31 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y224 KGU done?
Y224 KGU was recorded at 128,776 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2024, an average of 5,310 miles a year.
Has Y224 KGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y224 KGU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y224 KGU 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 Y224 KGU find?
Y224 KGU passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 3 more.

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