
Vauxhall Vectra
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc
Y261 ABDMOT history
Y261 ABD is a blue petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 30 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 182,448 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 182,448 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 7,047 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y261 ABD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Vectra
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 30 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y261 ABD was last recorded at 182,448 miles on 14 Apr 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 182,444 miles · 31 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 7,047 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 182,448 miles
- 2020 – 173,769 miles
- 2011 – 95,044 miles
- 2010 – 87,011 miles
- 2008 – 68,566 miles
- 2007 – 58,519 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
29 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,448 miles (+4)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 182,448 miles
- Test number
- 549116772587
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail182,444 miles7 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,444 miles
- Test number
- 674060697555
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor/chassis corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 820974058162
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 485696669458
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 569050850112
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth headlights slightly fogged over
Pass173,769 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 173,769 miles
- Test number
- 577059268386
- AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail173,769 miles1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,769 miles
- Test number
- 446992070760
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 183459732660
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 881355695152
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to offside and nearside front chassis
FailMileage not read5 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 259361274098
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to offside and nearside front chassis
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 119865246237
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front chassis corroded
FailMileage not read6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 307880787154
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front split in tyre inner sidewall
- AdvisoryOffside Front chassis corroded
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 128250926384
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 536682315175
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 249027905129
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 477804814151
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
FailMileage not read2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 989684314130
- FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
PassMileage not read7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 625775213134
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailMileage not read6 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 429264413126
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PassMileage not read5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 108511112129
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
FailMileage not read2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 268309702140
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Pass95,044 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 95,044 miles
- Test number
- 546018841061
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteEngine managment light on
- NoteOffside rear disc badly corroded on outside edge
Fail95,044 miles (+8,033)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,044 miles
- Test number
- 638767241084
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteEngine managment light on
- NoteOffside rear disc badly corroded on outside edge
Pass87,011 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 87,011 miles
- Test number
- 190616930081
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
FailMileage not read8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 262666720034
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Pass68,566 miles (+10,047)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 68,566 miles
- Test number
- 954591088243
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteDriver's door mirror cracked view not seriously deteriorated
Pass58,519 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 58,519 miles
- Test number
- 361446657233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,519 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,519 miles
- Test number
- 732576357225
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 451695816223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y261 ABD
- Does Y261 ABD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y261 ABD expired on 13 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y261 ABD?
- The MOT on Y261 ABD expired on 13 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y261 ABD done?
- Y261 ABD was recorded at 182,448 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2025, an average of 7,047 miles a year.
- Has Y261 ABD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y261 ABD has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y261 ABD 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 Y261 ABD find?
- Y261 ABD passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.
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