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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

Y23 TAFMOT history

Y23 TAF is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 186,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2024.

Y23 TAF black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2025
Mileage
186,268 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
12,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 TAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 TAF was last recorded at 186,268 miles on 1 Jul 2024, 12,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,368 miles · 1 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
12,900 miles
Average per year
12,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 186,268 miles
  • 2023 – 173,368 miles
  • 2022 – 164,689 miles
  • 2021 – 155,766 miles
  • 2020 – 141,419 miles
  • 2019 – 132,088 miles
  • 2018 – 122,215 miles
  • 2017 – 114,672 miles
  • 2016 – 99,813 miles
  • 2015 – 84,558 miles
  • 2014 – 68,869 miles
  • 2013 – 53,398 miles
  • 2012 – 38,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,268 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear n/s and o/s

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,268 miles (+12,900)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    186,268 miles
    Test number
    203621229753
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass173,368 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    173,368 miles
    Test number
    906495561311
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailng arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail173,368 miles (+8,679)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,368 miles
    Test number
    507011494070
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailng arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass164,689 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    164,689 miles
    Test number
    672527918425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail164,689 miles (+8,923)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,689 miles
    Test number
    602973588808
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases n/s and o/s (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass155,766 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    155,766 miles
    Test number
    233165682888
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail155,766 miles (+14,347)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,766 miles
    Test number
    575461257817
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass141,419 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    141,419 miles
    Test number
    233577627684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r axal bush slight play

  9. Fail141,419 miles (+9,331)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,419 miles
    Test number
    696574430394
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r axal bush slight play

  10. Pass132,088 miles (+487)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    132,088 miles
    Test number
    812010564432
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail131,601 miles (+9,386)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,601 miles
    Test number
    875367782735
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass122,215 miles (+7,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    122,215 miles
    Test number
    848970744465
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass114,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    114,672 miles
    Test number
    528336930700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,672 miles (+14,859)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,672 miles
    Test number
    348528078553
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass99,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    99,813 miles
    Test number
    446156860772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,813 miles (+15,255)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,813 miles
    Test number
    248765066981
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass84,558 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,558 miles
    Test number
    955051005172
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail84,558 miles (+15,689)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,558 miles
    Test number
    885501505166
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass68,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,869 miles
    Test number
    596198294034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail68,869 miles (+15,471)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,869 miles
    Test number
    886688094001
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass53,398 miles (+14,450)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,398 miles
    Test number
    178008893495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,948 miles
    Test number
    819641002160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,948 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,948 miles
    Test number
    569041202137
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about Y23 TAF

Does Y23 TAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y23 TAF expired on 30 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y23 TAF?
The MOT on Y23 TAF expired on 30 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y23 TAF done?
Y23 TAF was recorded at 186,268 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2024, an average of 12,051 miles a year.
Has Y23 TAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 TAF has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y23 TAF 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 Y23 TAF find?
Y23 TAF passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2024 with 8 advisories: coil spring corroded all; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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