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Vauxhall Vectra

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y266 OABMOT history

Y266 OAB is a silver petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 19 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 88,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
88,150 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y266 OAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y266 OAB was last recorded at 88,150 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 1,716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,434 miles · 17 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,716 miles
Average per year
3,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,150 miles
  • 2023 – 86,434 miles
  • 2022 – 84,488 miles
  • 2021 – 82,355 miles
  • 2020 – 80,707 miles
  • 2019 – 78,436 miles
  • 2018 – 75,844 miles
  • 2017 – 72,582 miles
  • 2016 – 69,543 miles
  • 2015 – 65,898 miles
  • 2014 – 60,960 miles
  • 2013 – 55,867 miles
  • 2012 – 49,376 miles
  • 2011 – 42,247 miles
  • 2010 – 35,716 miles
  • 2009 – 32,105 miles
  • 2008 – 29,451 miles
  • 2007 – 27,355 miles
  • 2006 – 24,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,150 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded
  • AdvisoryVehicle body corroded

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 Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,150 miles (+1,716)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    88,150 miles
    Test number
    649554078440
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle body corroded

  2. Pass86,434 miles (+1,946)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,434 miles
    Test number
    325465035043
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass84,488 miles (+2,133)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,488 miles
    Test number
    252215017971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm 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))

  4. Pass82,355 miles (+1,648)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,355 miles
    Test number
    236474040396
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass80,707 miles (+2,271)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,707 miles
    Test number
    279475990413
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass78,436 miles (+2,592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,436 miles
    Test number
    650356547434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass75,844 miles (+3,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,844 miles
    Test number
    411719634497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,582 miles (+3,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,582 miles
    Test number
    903496315013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Pass69,543 miles (+3,645)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    69,543 miles
    Test number
    579450004019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,898 miles (+4,938)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    65,898 miles
    Test number
    208489148910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,960 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,960 miles
    Test number
    397981134401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,876 miles (+5,009)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,876 miles
    Test number
    376395324497
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass55,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,867 miles
    Test number
    916418323247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,867 miles (+6,491)7 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,867 miles
    Test number
    388988823265
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass49,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    49,376 miles
    Test number
    748584832229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,376 miles (+7,129)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,376 miles
    Test number
    426934332215
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass42,247 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    42,247 miles
    Test number
    907484621225
    • NoteReturn springs missing of back plates.on rear

  18. Fail42,247 miles (+6,531)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,247 miles
    Test number
    589614621213
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteReturn springs missing of back plates.on rear

  19. Fail35,716 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,716 miles
    Test number
    180486310223
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass35,716 miles (+3,611)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    35,716 miles
    Test number
    721996810221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    32,105 miles
    Test number
    584290239226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,105 miles (+2,654)3 failures3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,105 miles
    Test number
    764516129298
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testBrake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Fail29,451 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,451 miles
    Test number
    503857408251
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass29,451 miles (+2,096)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,451 miles
    Test number
    912017208246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,355 miles (+3,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    27,355 miles
    Test number
    744496727257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail24,304 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,304 miles
    Test number
    343727426231
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass24,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    24,304 miles
    Test number
    360047226460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y266 OAB

Does Y266 OAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y266 OAB is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y266 OAB?
The MOT on Y266 OAB is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y266 OAB done?
Y266 OAB was recorded at 88,150 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 3,267 miles a year.
Has Y266 OAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y266 OAB has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2014.
Has the mileage on Y266 OAB 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 Y266 OAB find?
Y266 OAB passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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