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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,686 cc

Y229 KODMOT history

Y229 KOD is a silver diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 17 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 59,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

Y229 KOD silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
59,079 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 KOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 KOD was last recorded at 59,079 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 1,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,274 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,805 miles
Average per year
2,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,079 miles
  • 2024 – 57,274 miles
  • 2023 – 54,196 miles
  • 2022 – 50,182 miles
  • 2021 – 47,453 miles
  • 2020 – 44,967 miles
  • 2019 – 42,310 miles
  • 2018 – 41,766 miles
  • 2017 – 41,041 miles
  • 2015 – 40,134 miles
  • 2014 – 38,463 miles
  • 2013 – 35,843 miles
  • 2012 – 33,410 miles
  • 2011 – 31,201 miles
  • 2010 – 28,647 miles
  • 2009 – 25,709 miles
  • 2008 – 22,802 miles
  • 2007 – 19,424 miles
  • 2006 – 16,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,079 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront engine stay bar bush worn
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backplate (1.1.21 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backplate (1.1.21 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses slightly deteriorated
  • AdvisoryRear axle mounting brackets corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes greasedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 shock absorbers slightly corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear axle mounting brackets slightly corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,079 miles (+1,805)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    59,079 miles
    Test number
    812704735182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront engine stay bar bush worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backplate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backplate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear axle mounting brackets corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes greased
  2. Pass57,274 miles (+3,078)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    57,274 miles
    Test number
    989868441650
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backplate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backplate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle mounting brackets corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes greased
  3. Pass54,196 miles (+4,014)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    54,196 miles
    Test number
    721675059691
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle mounting brackets corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes greased
  4. Pass50,182 miles (+2,729)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    50,182 miles
    Test number
    846729542483
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle attachment brackets slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes greased
  5. Pass47,453 miles (+2,486)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,453 miles
    Test number
    412435317220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle mounting brackets slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers slightly corroded
  6. Pass44,967 miles (+2,657)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    44,967 miles
    Test number
    348651487031
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle mounting brackets slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers slightly corroded
  7. Pass42,310 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,310 miles
    Test number
    511986769507
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle mounting brackets slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers slightly corroded
  8. Fail42,310 miles (+544)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,310 miles
    Test number
    507570955445
    • MajorEmissions not tested cambelt history unknown (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle mounting brackets slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers slightly corroded
  9. Pass41,766 miles (+725)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    41,766 miles
    Test number
    397074528207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)
  10. Pass41,041 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    41,041 miles
    Test number
    716212647468
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes rusty
  11. Fail41,041 miles (+907)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,041 miles
    Test number
    496284603992
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes rusty
  12. Pass40,134 miles (+1,671)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,134 miles
    Test number
    299781785183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  13. Pass38,463 miles (+2,620)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,463 miles
    Test number
    378849974102
    • NoteO/S link rod arm has play in ball joint
    • NoteSlight smear from n/s wiper blade
  14. Pass35,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,843 miles
    Test number
    656215073135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,843 miles (+2,433)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,843 miles
    Test number
    877425473199
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  16. Fail33,410 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,410 miles
    Test number
    195677372184
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass33,410 miles (+2,209)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,410 miles
    Test number
    467177872162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,201 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,201 miles
    Test number
    618109571158
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Fail31,201 miles (+2,554)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,201 miles
    Test number
    617666171133
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass28,647 miles (+2,938)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    28,647 miles
    Test number
    283527770180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,709 miles (+2,907)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,709 miles
    Test number
    993204969111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,802 miles (+3,378)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,802 miles
    Test number
    691806768188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,424 miles (+2,522)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    19,424 miles
    Test number
    542483457156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    16,902 miles
    Test number
    250974456116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y229 KOD

Does Y229 KOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y229 KOD is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y229 KOD?
The MOT on Y229 KOD is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y229 KOD done?
Y229 KOD was recorded at 59,079 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 2,169 miles a year.
Has Y229 KOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 KOD has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on Y229 KOD 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 Y229 KOD find?
Y229 KOD passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 15 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front engine stay bar bush worn, and 12 more.

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