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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y256 UFAMOT history

Y256 UFA is a grey petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2025.

Y256 UFA grey Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
134,035 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 UFA
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
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 UFA was last recorded at 134,035 miles on 11 Oct 2025, 10,371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,664 miles · 12 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,371 miles
Average per year
5,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,035 miles
  • 2024 – 123,664 miles
  • 2023 – 114,008 miles
  • 2022 – 105,994 miles
  • 2021 – 102,375 miles
  • 2020 – 99,114 miles
  • 2019 – 93,717 miles
  • 2018 – 87,680 miles
  • 2017 – 82,676 miles
  • 2016 – 77,034 miles
  • 2015 – 71,080 miles
  • 2014 – 62,861 miles
  • 2013 – 59,108 miles
  • 2012 – 54,136 miles
  • 2011 – 48,327 miles
  • 2010 – 42,697 miles
  • 2009 – 36,507 miles
  • 2008 – 33,305 miles
  • 2007 – 30,445 miles
  • 2006 – 27,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,035 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,035 miles (+10,371)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    134,035 miles
    Test number
    300596492673
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,664 miles (+9,656)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    123,664 miles
    Test number
    493793043310
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass114,008 miles (+8,014)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    114,008 miles
    Test number
    286408703271
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass105,994 miles (+3,619)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    105,994 miles
    Test number
    628141765374
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,375 miles (+3,261)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,375 miles
    Test number
    984332958443
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass99,114 miles (+5,397)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    99,114 miles
    Test number
    110336548225
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass93,717 miles (+6,037)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,717 miles
    Test number
    477250306941
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass87,680 miles (+5,004)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    87,680 miles
    Test number
    354362496608
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass82,676 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,676 miles
    Test number
    664288760373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail82,676 miles (+5,642)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,676 miles
    Test number
    349765765026
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass77,034 miles (+5,954)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,034 miles
    Test number
    236266311967
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass71,080 miles (+8,219)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,080 miles
    Test number
    248593355466
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass62,861 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,861 miles
    Test number
    236722714426
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  14. Fail62,861 miles (+3,753)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,861 miles
    Test number
    626512814120
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  15. Fail59,108 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,108 miles
    Test number
    209095813476
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhausty rusty

  16. Pass59,108 miles (+4,972)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,108 miles
    Test number
    548085513157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhausty rusty

  17. Pass54,136 miles (+5,809)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,136 miles
    Test number
    567467902134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass48,327 miles (+5,630)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,327 miles
    Test number
    287623001421
    • NoteChild seat fitted to n/s/r seat
    • NoteCorrosion to n/s/f metal brake pipe just in limits
    • NoteCorrosion to o/s amd n/s front to rear metal metal brake pipes just in limits
    • NoteLift and free play in o/s/f top suspension mounting
    • NoteO/s/f sidelight dim
    • NotePoor beam pattern n/s and o/s headlights

  19. Pass42,697 miles (+6,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,697 miles
    Test number
    671493400110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass36,507 miles (+3,202)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,507 miles
    Test number
    740861799043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,305 miles (+2,860)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,305 miles
    Test number
    584532898042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,445 miles (+2,948)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,445 miles
    Test number
    751565087033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    27,497 miles
    Test number
    104540196040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y256 UFA

Does Y256 UFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y256 UFA is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y256 UFA?
The MOT on Y256 UFA is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y256 UFA done?
Y256 UFA was recorded at 134,035 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2025, an average of 5,455 miles a year.
Has Y256 UFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 UFA has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on Y256 UFA 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 Y256 UFA find?
Y256 UFA passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge, and 1 more.

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