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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y272 WCFMOT history

Y272 WCF is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 26 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 94,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

Y272 WCF blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
94,476 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y272 WCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y272 WCF was last recorded at 94,476 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 3,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,243 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,233 miles
Average per year
3,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,476 miles
  • 2024 – 91,243 miles
  • 2023 – 87,594 miles
  • 2022 – 84,596 miles
  • 2021 – 81,414 miles
  • 2020 – 79,251 miles
  • 2019 – 78,159 miles
  • 2018 – 76,002 miles
  • 2017 – 73,536 miles
  • 2016 – 71,409 miles
  • 2015 – 69,082 miles
  • 2014 – 65,961 miles
  • 2013 – 62,567 miles
  • 2012 – 58,583 miles
  • 2011 – 54,227 miles
  • 2010 – 49,656 miles
  • 2009 – 45,834 miles
  • 2008 – 41,911 miles
  • 2007 – 34,103 miles
  • 2006 – 25,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,476 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both rear tyres have slight cracking on treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,476 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    94,476 miles
    Test number
    579463742946
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail94,476 miles (+3,233)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,476 miles
    Test number
    627152085471
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass91,243 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    91,243 miles
    Test number
    811531068678
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail91,243 miles (+3,649)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,243 miles
    Test number
    514702342468
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,594 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    87,594 miles
    Test number
    992740876958
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail87,594 miles (+2,998)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,594 miles
    Test number
    732341929789
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass84,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,596 miles
    Test number
    566395742766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,596 miles (+3,182)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,596 miles
    Test number
    285436962443
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass81,414 miles (+2,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,414 miles
    Test number
    909246338860
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,251 miles (+1,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,251 miles
    Test number
    193164717070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass78,159 miles (+2,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,159 miles
    Test number
    124155284262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Pass76,002 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,002 miles
    Test number
    717943353615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,595 miles (+2,059)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,595 miles
    Test number
    597639777657
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  14. Pass73,536 miles (+2,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    73,536 miles
    Test number
    154155070794
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear brake pipes rusting
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing in inner treads

  15. Pass71,409 miles (+2,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    71,409 miles
    Test number
    946724442501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking in between tread

  16. Pass69,082 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,082 miles
    Test number
    199198604380
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have slight cracking on treads
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail69,032 miles (+3,071)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,032 miles
    Test number
    765290423761
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have slight cracking on treads
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass65,961 miles (+3,394)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,961 miles
    Test number
    295884604268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass62,567 miles (+3,984)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,567 miles
    Test number
    128949513284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,583 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,583 miles
    Test number
    405700822255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail58,569 miles (+4,342)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,569 miles
    Test number
    125990222204
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass54,227 miles (+4,571)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    54,227 miles
    Test number
    749610321207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth rear outer tyres perishing!

  23. Pass49,656 miles (+3,822)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    49,656 miles
    Test number
    774188710225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass45,834 miles (+3,923)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,834 miles
    Test number
    472307019247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    41,911 miles
    Test number
    732254628287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,911 miles (+7,808)4 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,911 miles
    Test number
    703754228244
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  27. Pass34,103 miles (+8,307)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    34,103 miles
    Test number
    882400997191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    25,796 miles
    Test number
    970065516289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y272 WCF

Does Y272 WCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y272 WCF expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y272 WCF?
The MOT on Y272 WCF expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y272 WCF done?
Y272 WCF was recorded at 94,476 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 3,582 miles a year.
Has Y272 WCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y272 WCF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y272 WCF 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 Y272 WCF find?
Y272 WCF passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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