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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y271 VOFMOT history

Y271 VOF is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 10 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 72,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

Y271 VOF red Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,663 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y271 VOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y271 VOF was last recorded at 72,663 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 3,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,729 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,934 miles
Average per year
2,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,663 miles
  • 2025 – 68,729 miles
  • 2024 – 65,428 miles
  • 2023 – 61,842 miles
  • 2022 – 58,219 miles
  • 2021 – 55,755 miles
  • 2020 – 54,889 miles
  • 2019 – 50,998 miles
  • 2018 – 47,249 miles
  • 2017 – 43,787 miles
  • 2016 – 42,569 miles
  • 2015 – 42,288 miles
  • 2014 – 41,951 miles
  • 2013 – 41,404 miles
  • 2012 – 41,023 miles
  • 2011 – 39,480 miles
  • 2010 – 38,189 miles
  • 2009 – 34,870 miles
  • 2008 – 32,539 miles
  • 2007 – 27,769 miles
  • 2006 – 22,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,663 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,663 miles (+3,934)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,663 miles
    Test number
    749586388138
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass68,729 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    68,729 miles
    Test number
    823508037231
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail68,729 miles (+3,301)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,729 miles
    Test number
    182760346294
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass65,428 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    65,428 miles
    Test number
    749456032185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail65,428 miles (+3,586)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,428 miles
    Test number
    804601766615
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass61,842 miles (+3,623)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    61,842 miles
    Test number
    583660164144
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  7. Pass58,219 miles (+74)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    58,219 miles
    Test number
    563186924356
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail58,145 miles (+2,390)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,145 miles
    Test number
    459478188316
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass55,755 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    55,755 miles
    Test number
    467289007386
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail55,742 miles (+853)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,742 miles
    Test number
    578118540090
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass54,889 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    54,889 miles
    Test number
    477074696783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail54,878 miles (+3,880)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,878 miles
    Test number
    373810721101
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass50,998 miles (+3,749)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,998 miles
    Test number
    809823047171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,249 miles (+3,462)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    47,249 miles
    Test number
    627873574135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,787 miles (+1,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    43,787 miles
    Test number
    190303725264
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass42,569 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    42,569 miles
    Test number
    588350478101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail42,569 miles (+281)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,569 miles
    Test number
    439327427911
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass42,288 miles (+337)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    42,288 miles
    Test number
    575417745076
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded and slight blow

  19. Pass41,951 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    41,951 miles
    Test number
    167965834489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,404 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    41,404 miles
    Test number
    548367533066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,023 miles (+1,543)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    41,023 miles
    Test number
    839497022088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,480 miles
    Test number
    236359741022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,480 miles (+1,291)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,480 miles
    Test number
    997769441059
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass38,189 miles (+3,319)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    38,189 miles
    Test number
    841098140029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,870 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,870 miles
    Test number
    474319749019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,539 miles (+4,770)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    32,539 miles
    Test number
    401205938082
    • NoteScuff o/s/f wheel arch & bumper

  27. Pass27,769 miles (+5,134)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    27,769 miles
    Test number
    592865047028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    22,635 miles
    Test number
    241892656050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y271 VOF

Does Y271 VOF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y271 VOF is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y271 VOF?
The MOT on Y271 VOF is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y271 VOF done?
Y271 VOF was recorded at 72,663 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 2,498 miles a year.
Has Y271 VOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y271 VOF has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y271 VOF 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 Y271 VOF find?
Y271 VOF passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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