Vauxhall Astra
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
Y257 MDWMOT history
Y257 MDW is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 15 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,553 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 91,553 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,481 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y257 MDW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 15 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y257 MDW was last recorded at 91,553 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 5,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 85,787 miles · 21 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,766 miles
- Average per year
- 3,481 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,553 miles
- 2025 – 85,787 miles
- 2024 – 85,550 miles
- 2023 – 80,944 miles
- 2022 – 76,703 miles
- 2021 – 67,898 miles
- 2020 – 59,793 miles
- 2019 – 53,955 miles
- 2017 – 45,941 miles
- 2016 – 37,473 miles
- 2015 – 35,224 miles
- 2014 – 30,666 miles
- 2012 – 30,350 miles
- 2011 – 30,009 miles
- 2010 – 29,551 miles
- 2009 – 28,755 miles
- 2008 – 27,410 miles
- 2007 – 25,745 miles
- 2006 – 23,839 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,553 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
23 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,553 miles (+5,766)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 91,553 miles
- Test number
- 790844295231
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,787 miles (+237)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 85,787 miles
- Test number
- 580821982157
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Fail85,550 miles (+4,606)2 major16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,550 miles
- Test number
- 882930412878
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass80,944 miles (+1)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 80,944 miles
- Test number
- 245741084623
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail80,943 miles (+4,240)4 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,943 miles
- Test number
- 248326429693
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,703 miles (+8,805)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 76,703 miles
- Test number
- 869985700930
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated with rustproofing (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF and OSF subframe mounting areas slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass67,898 miles (+8,105)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 67,898 miles
- Test number
- 123390650063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,793 miles (+5,838)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 59,793 miles
- Test number
- 968724062484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,955 miles (+8,014)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 53,955 miles
- Test number
- 706731852629
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,941 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 45,941 miles
- Test number
- 303610691168
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking and perished on outer side wall
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail45,924 miles (+8,451)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,924 miles
- Test number
- 110960410145
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking and perished on outer side wall
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass37,473 miles (+2,249)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 37,473 miles
- Test number
- 503082732749
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,224 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 35,224 miles
- Test number
- 135657359279
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear flexible brake hoses corroded at metal ends
Fail35,224 miles (+4,558)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,224 miles
- Test number
- 449743061116
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear flexible brake hoses corroded at metal ends
Pass30,666 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 30,666 miles
- Test number
- 436984844381
- NoteBrake pipe to offside front hose corroding
Fail30,666 miles (+316)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,666 miles
- Test number
- 355943044319
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteBrake pipe to offside front hose corroding
Pass30,350 miles (+341)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 30,350 miles
- Test number
- 365378802426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,009 miles (+458)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 30,009 miles
- Test number
- 486809701236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,551 miles (+796)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 29,551 miles
- Test number
- 510499300294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,755 miles (+1,345)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 28,755 miles
- Test number
- 924699109227
- NoteFront brake pads worn
Pass27,410 miles (+1,665)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 27,410 miles
- Test number
- 972287618295
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNs door mirror cover insacure
- NoteSlight play in both front upper suspension mounts
Pass25,745 miles (+1,906)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 25,745 miles
- Test number
- 743713417201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,839 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 23,839 miles
- Test number
- 333209616489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y257 MDW
- Does Y257 MDW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y257 MDW is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y257 MDW?
- The MOT on Y257 MDW is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y257 MDW done?
- Y257 MDW was recorded at 91,553 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 3,481 miles a year.
- Has Y257 MDW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y257 MDW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y257 MDW 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 MDW find?
- Y257 MDW passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.
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