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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y253 FEXMOT history

Y253 FEX is a grey petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 13 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 76,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

Y253 FEX grey Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
76,565 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 FEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 FEX was last recorded at 76,565 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,275 miles · 26 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
290 miles
Average per year
2,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,565 miles
  • 2025 – 65,674 miles
  • 2024 – 57,319 miles
  • 2023 – 56,566 miles
  • 2022 – 55,696 miles
  • 2021 – 54,854 miles
  • 2020 – 54,025 miles
  • 2019 – 53,254 miles
  • 2018 – 51,648 miles
  • 2017 – 49,972 miles
  • 2016 – 48,096 miles
  • 2015 – 46,515 miles
  • 2014 – 43,586 miles
  • 2013 – 40,948 miles
  • 2012 – 38,737 miles
  • 2011 – 36,039 miles
  • 2010 – 34,050 miles
  • 2009 – 31,580 miles
  • 2008 – 29,029 miles
  • 2007 – 26,816 miles
  • 2006 – 23,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,565 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 brake pipes rusting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front door mirror glass insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front seat belt slow to return

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • All four tyre valves damaged by wheel trims

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • O/s/f and n/s/f head lamp lenes hazed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,565 miles (+290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    76,565 miles
    Test number
    641811587539
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail76,275 miles (+10,601)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,275 miles
    Test number
    898965853681
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass65,674 miles (+8,355)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    65,674 miles
    Test number
    320097965823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass57,319 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    57,319 miles
    Test number
    257741443911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chip in bottom off windscreen

  5. Fail57,319 miles (+753)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,319 miles
    Test number
    839548296356
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chip in bottom off windscreen

  6. Pass56,566 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    56,566 miles
    Test number
    402996835961
    • AdvisoryFront chip in windsreen
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre getting low
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes rusting

  7. Fail56,566 miles (+870)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,566 miles
    Test number
    722035013328
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront chip in windsreen
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre getting low
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes rusting

  8. Pass55,696 miles (+842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    55,696 miles
    Test number
    463711034106
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes rusting

  9. Pass54,854 miles (+829)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    54,854 miles
    Test number
    475335391882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,025 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    54,025 miles
    Test number
    183415704845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,254 miles (+1,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,254 miles
    Test number
    366633338616
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box has holes in it

  12. Pass51,648 miles (+1,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    51,648 miles
    Test number
    764542167420
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi split

  13. Pass49,972 miles (+1,876)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    49,972 miles
    Test number
    892201856865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,096 miles (+1,581)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,096 miles
    Test number
    589543630951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,515 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,515 miles
    Test number
    219216604724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror glass insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt slow to return
    • AdvisoryAll four tyre valves damaged by wheel trims
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f head lamp lenes hazed

  16. Fail46,515 miles (+2,929)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,515 miles
    Test number
    844592175582
    • FailureCentre Rear Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)
    • FailureCentre Rear Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)
    • FailureCentre Rear Towbar support obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)
    • FailureCentre Rear Towbar support obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)
    • FailureFuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)
    • FailureFuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror glass insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt slow to return
    • AdvisoryAll four tyre valves damaged by wheel trims
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f head lamp lenes hazed

  17. Pass43,586 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    43,586 miles
    Test number
    617892604294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,948 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,948 miles
    Test number
    215204103275
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth headlamps slightly hazed
    • NotePoly-v-belt perished

  19. Fail40,948 miles (+2,211)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,948 miles
    Test number
    495364403295
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth headlamps slightly hazed
    • NotePoly-v-belt perished

  20. Pass38,737 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,737 miles
    Test number
    136694012288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  21. Fail38,737 miles (+2,698)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,737 miles
    Test number
    565924312243
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  22. Fail36,039 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,039 miles
    Test number
    127202321266
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass36,039 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    36,039 miles
    Test number
    887082121214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,050 miles (+2,470)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,050 miles
    Test number
    394158710415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,580 miles (+2,551)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    31,580 miles
    Test number
    513698719245
    • NoteDamage to windscreen O/S/F tyre close to limit

  26. Pass29,029 miles (+2,213)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,029 miles
    Test number
    370498018239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,816 miles (+3,324)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    26,816 miles
    Test number
    144532627211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,492 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,492 miles
    Test number
    924607416287
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about Y253 FEX

Does Y253 FEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y253 FEX is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y253 FEX?
The MOT on Y253 FEX is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y253 FEX done?
Y253 FEX was recorded at 76,565 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 2,641 miles a year.
Has Y253 FEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 FEX has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y253 FEX 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 Y253 FEX find?
Y253 FEX passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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