Vauxhall Astra
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
Y257 BFRMOT history
Y257 BFR is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 21 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 54,130 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 54,130 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,129 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y257 BFR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 21 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y257 BFR was last recorded at 54,130 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Sept 2020: 46,997 miles, lower than 107,860 miles on 2 May 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 53,154 miles · 17 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 976 miles
- Average per year
- 2,129 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 54,130 miles
- 2025 – 53,154 miles
- 2024 – 52,266 miles
- 2023 – 50,994 miles
- 2022 – 49,516 miles
- 2021 – 47,974 miles
- 2020 – 46,997 miles
- 2019 – 107,860 miles
- 2018 – 41,945 miles
- 2017 – 40,670 miles
- 2016 – 38,877 miles
- 2015 – 36,534 miles
- 2014 – 34,186 miles
- 2013 – 31,499 miles
- 2012 – 27,816 miles
- 2011 – 25,726 miles
- 2010 – 22,899 miles
- 2009 – 19,872 miles
- 2008 – 16,707 miles
- 2007 – 13,590 miles
- 2006 – 10,854 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass54,130 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 top mounts
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass54,130 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 54,130 miles
- Test number
- 129821687989
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Fail54,130 miles (+976)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,130 miles
- Test number
- 756704046623
- Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Pass53,154 miles (+888)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 53,154 miles
- Test number
- 267699510287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,266 miles (+1,272)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 52,266 miles
- Test number
- 517266163762
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,994 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 50,994 miles
- Test number
- 280349031088
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 top mounts (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Fail50,991 miles (+1,475)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,991 miles
- Test number
- 491177522891
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box snapped (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 top mounts (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Pass49,516 miles (+1,542)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 49,516 miles
- Test number
- 137582634427
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass47,974 miles (+977)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 47,974 miles
- Test number
- 367433963392
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass46,997 miles (-60,863)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 46,997 miles
- Test number
- 685865099314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,860 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 107,860 miles
- Test number
- 333172920271
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front top mount play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail44,674 miles (+2,729)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,674 miles
- Test number
- 431603680731
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Braking system leaking brake pipe leaking where connects to hose (1.1.3 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front top mount play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass41,945 miles (+1,275)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2019
- Odometer
- 41,945 miles
- Test number
- 685426690075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,670 miles (+1,793)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2018
- Odometer
- 40,670 miles
- Test number
- 653622944087
- AdvisoryOil Leak
Pass38,877 miles (+2,343)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2017
- Odometer
- 38,877 miles
- Test number
- 635865740327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,534 miles (+2,348)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 36,534 miles
- Test number
- 249439315152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,186 miles (+2,687)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 34,186 miles
- Test number
- 808412524196
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (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 has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass31,499 miles (+3,683)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 31,499 miles
- Test number
- 306296313179
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Pass27,816 miles (+2,090)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 27,816 miles
- Test number
- 266572822453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,726 miles (+2,827)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 25,726 miles
- Test number
- 805516311136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,899 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 22,899 miles
- Test number
- 903461710115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,899 miles (+3,027)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,899 miles
- Test number
- 154581910183
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass19,872 miles (+3,165)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 19,872 miles
- Test number
- 944645909165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,707 miles (+3,117)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 16,707 miles
- Test number
- 480612018136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,590 miles (+2,736)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 13,590 miles
- Test number
- 201518707162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,854 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 10,854 miles
- Test number
- 514113506103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y257 BFR
- Does Y257 BFR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y257 BFR is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y257 BFR?
- The MOT on Y257 BFR is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y257 BFR done?
- Y257 BFR was recorded at 54,130 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 2,129 miles a year.
- Has Y257 BFR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y257 BFR has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y257 BFR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y257 BFR find?
- Y257 BFR passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all.
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