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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,389 cc

Y257 KGSMOT history

Y257 KGS is a grey petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 3 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 61,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

Y257 KGS grey Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
61,123 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 KGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,389 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y257 KGS was last recorded at 61,123 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,521 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
602 miles
Average per year
1,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,123 miles
  • 2025 – 60,521 miles
  • 2024 – 59,962 miles
  • 2023 – 59,343 miles
  • 2022 – 58,501 miles
  • 2021 – 57,699 miles
  • 2020 – 56,775 miles
  • 2019 – 55,657 miles
  • 2018 – 54,502 miles
  • 2017 – 52,999 miles
  • 2016 – 51,368 miles
  • 2015 – 49,555 miles
  • 2014 – 47,273 miles
  • 2013 – 45,405 miles
  • 2012 – 42,563 miles
  • 2011 – 39,654 miles
  • 2010 – 36,231 miles
  • 2009 – 34,403 miles
  • 2008 – 33,103 miles
  • 2007 – 31,275 miles
  • 2006 – 29,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,123 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center join area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass61,123 miles (+602)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    61,123 miles
    Test number
    485157984506
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass60,521 miles (+24)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    60,521 miles
    Test number
    858559945484
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center join area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail60,497 miles (+535)2 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,497 miles
    Test number
    784522714893
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center join area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass59,962 miles (+619)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    59,962 miles
    Test number
    454451243606
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension heavily corroded

  5. Pass59,343 miles (+842)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    59,343 miles
    Test number
    205857775967
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clip (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components are corroded

  6. Pass58,501 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    58,501 miles
    Test number
    962803333973
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  7. Fail58,473 miles (+774)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,473 miles
    Test number
    419463535471
    • DangerousNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected central mount above lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected central mount above lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  8. Pass57,699 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,699 miles
    Test number
    656239144934
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail57,699 miles (+924)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,699 miles
    Test number
    170905586966
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Lower spring locating mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass56,775 miles (+1,118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    56,775 miles
    Test number
    242541975931
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension has surface corrosion

  11. Pass55,657 miles (+1,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,657 miles
    Test number
    947969350280
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear brake back plates and springs
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing on inside require changing soon

  12. Pass54,502 miles (+1,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,502 miles
    Test number
    217681175503
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear back plates and springs
    • AdvisoryO/s/f flexy brake pipe required shortly

  13. Pass52,999 miles (+1,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,999 miles
    Test number
    949563571700
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f flexy brake pipe required shortly

  14. Pass51,368 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,368 miles
    Test number
    486849589298
    • AdvisoryBrake discs wearing thin
    • AdvisoryCover sills fitted

  15. Fail51,368 miles (+1,813)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,368 miles
    Test number
    691601874419
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake discs wearing thin
    • AdvisoryCover sills fitted

  16. Pass49,555 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,555 miles
    Test number
    427580375078
    • NoteBoth front discs wearing thin rquire changing shortly
    • NoteCover sills fitted

  17. Fail49,555 miles (+2,282)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,555 miles
    Test number
    309615865096
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth front discs wearing thin rquire changing shortly
    • NoteCover sills fitted

  18. Pass47,273 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,273 miles
    Test number
    888201474093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Fail47,264 miles (+1,859)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,264 miles
    Test number
    137806964408
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass45,405 miles (+2,842)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,405 miles
    Test number
    167339453418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteN /s/r spring require changing shortly

  21. Pass42,563 miles (+2,909)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,563 miles
    Test number
    898459752070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inside
    • NoteSlight corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

  22. Pass39,654 miles (+3,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,654 miles
    Test number
    938514051037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Fail36,231 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,231 miles
    Test number
    810973840020
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass36,231 miles (+1,828)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,231 miles
    Test number
    880793940088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,403 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,403 miles
    Test number
    723630559079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,103 miles (+1,828)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,103 miles
    Test number
    412613568099
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre inner edge wearing thin

  27. Pass31,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,275 miles
    Test number
    280649757044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,275 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,275 miles
    Test number
    312370167068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass29,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,075 miles
    Test number
    232154956018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y257 KGS

Does Y257 KGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y257 KGS is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y257 KGS?
The MOT on Y257 KGS is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y257 KGS done?
Y257 KGS was recorded at 61,123 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 1,595 miles a year.
Has Y257 KGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 KGS has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y257 KGS 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 Y257 KGS find?
Y257 KGS passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint, and 3 more.

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