Vauxhall Astra
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc
Y259 KGUMOT history
Y259 KGU is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 100,466 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 100,466 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 31
- 18 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 3,491 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y259 KGU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y259 KGU was last recorded at 100,466 miles on 19 Jan 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Jan 2014: 62,288 miles, lower than 64,810 miles on 18 Jan 2013.
- 2 Feb 2019: 19,664 miles, lower than 81,687 miles on 27 Jan 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 100,466 miles · 13 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,491 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 100,466 miles
- 2022 – 95,862 miles
- 2021 – 90,092 miles
- 2020 – 87,193 miles
- 2019 – 19,664 miles
- 2018 – 81,687 miles
- 2016 – 79,567 miles
- 2015 – 72,010 miles
- 2014 – 62,288 miles
- 2013 – 64,810 miles
- 2012 – 59,503 miles
- 2011 – 54,398 miles
- 2010 – 50,290 miles
- 2009 – 48,029 miles
- 2008 – 45,783 miles
- 2007 – 43,481 miles
- 2006 – 41,453 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,466 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipe touching subframe
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
31 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,466 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 100,466 miles
- Test number
- 748400308107
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail100,466 miles (+4,604)1 dangerous5 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,466 miles
- Test number
- 733247166083
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch near rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall splitting and badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass95,862 miles (+3)3 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 95,862 miles
- Test number
- 690709227956
- MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipe touching subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Rear brake pipes touching eachother (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Also covered in weld (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Fail95,859 miles (+5,767)3 major3 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,859 miles
- Test number
- 661083976439
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipe touching subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Rear brake pipes touching eachother (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Also covered in weld (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass90,092 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 90,092 miles
- Test number
- 244644459130
- AdvisoryFront Nearside and offside seat belts slow to retract
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail90,087 miles (+2,894)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,087 miles
- Test number
- 889585323544
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Couldn't adjust (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Nearside and offside seat belts slow to retract
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass87,193 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 87,193 miles
- Test number
- 960614197296
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail87,191 miles (+67,527)1 dangerous5 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,191 miles
- Test number
- 432504295134
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass19,664 miles (-62,023)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 19,664 miles
- Test number
- 872882488102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,687 miles (+2,120)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 81,687 miles
- Test number
- 104619860029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,567 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 79,567 miles
- Test number
- 432326589091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,567 miles (+3,368)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,567 miles
- Test number
- 117488244331
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass76,199 miles (+4,189)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 76,199 miles
- Test number
- 581277454692
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Cracking on sidewall
Pass72,010 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 72,010 miles
- Test number
- 305857115025
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail72,010 miles (+9,722)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,010 miles
- Test number
- 297296815041
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass62,288 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 62,288 miles
- Test number
- 739098414052
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail62,288 miles (-2,522)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,288 miles
- Test number
- 367628114048
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass64,810 miles (+5,307)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 64,810 miles
- Test number
- 195908013077
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass59,503 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 59,503 miles
- Test number
- 647928312091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,503 miles (+5,105)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,503 miles
- Test number
- 655298512072
- FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Pass54,398 miles (+4,108)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 54,398 miles
- Test number
- 176119441428
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteO/S/R tyre side wall deteriorating
Pass50,290 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 50,290 miles
- Test number
- 931134450080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,290 miles (+2,261)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,290 miles
- Test number
- 670023350082
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass48,029 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 48,029 miles
- Test number
- 763201249084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,029 miles (+2,246)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,029 miles
- Test number
- 302381849006
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass45,783 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 45,783 miles
- Test number
- 483809648060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,783 miles (+2,302)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,783 miles
- Test number
- 332886348054
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass43,481 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 43,481 miles
- Test number
- 304744047009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,481 miles (+2,028)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,481 miles
- Test number
- 851234647000
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass41,453 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 41,453 miles
- Test number
- 552724556036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,445 miles1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,445 miles
- Test number
- 111653156041
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Questions about Y259 KGU
- Does Y259 KGU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y259 KGU expired on 1 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y259 KGU?
- The MOT on Y259 KGU expired on 1 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y259 KGU done?
- Y259 KGU was recorded at 100,466 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2023, an average of 3,491 miles a year.
- Has Y259 KGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y259 KGU has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y259 KGU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 18 Jan 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y259 KGU find?
- Y259 KGU passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front fog lamp not working, and 5 more.
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