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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y274 GACMOT history

Y274 GAC is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 7 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 137,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2022.

Y274 GAC silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2022
Mileage
137,342 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y274 GAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y274 GAC was last recorded at 137,342 miles on 17 Oct 2022, 4,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,831 miles · 24 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
4,511 miles
Average per year
4,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 137,342 miles
  • 2021 – 132,831 miles
  • 2020 – 131,144 miles
  • 2019 – 125,284 miles
  • 2018 – 119,215 miles
  • 2017 – 112,463 miles
  • 2016 – 109,745 miles
  • 2015 – 107,343 miles
  • 2014 – 105,067 miles
  • 2013 – 103,693 miles
  • 2012 – 101,510 miles
  • 2011 – 98,568 miles
  • 2010 – 89,364 miles
  • 2009 – 82,900 miles
  • 2008 – 75,014 miles
  • 2007 – 67,886 miles
  • 2006 – 59,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail137,342 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parts of the exhaust system is in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail137,342 miles (+4,511)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,342 miles
    Test number
    665824506572
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass132,831 miles (+1,687)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,831 miles
    Test number
    141871566645
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills are corroded
    • AdvisoryParts of the exhaust system is in poor condition

  3. Pass131,144 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    131,144 miles
    Test number
    957767682849
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail131,126 miles (+5,842)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,126 miles
    Test number
    533536506455
    • MajorCentral Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass125,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,284 miles
    Test number
    811993183755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,278 miles (+6,063)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,278 miles
    Test number
    319037155657
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass119,215 miles (+6,752)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    119,215 miles
    Test number
    933213816761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,463 miles (+2,718)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    112,463 miles
    Test number
    108942957629
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParts of the exhaust system is in poor condition

  9. Pass109,745 miles (+2,402)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    109,745 miles
    Test number
    420882228655
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass107,343 miles (+2,276)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    107,343 miles
    Test number
    115922685421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    105,067 miles
    Test number
    115209174097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,067 miles (+1,374)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,067 miles
    Test number
    835989974046
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass103,693 miles (+2,183)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    103,693 miles
    Test number
    117864073494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    101,510 miles
    Test number
    147574692052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail101,504 miles (+2,936)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,504 miles
    Test number
    129724092408
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass98,568 miles (+9,204)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    98,568 miles
    Test number
    867319551021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,364 miles (+6,464)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    89,364 miles
    Test number
    130360460030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,900 miles (+7,886)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    82,900 miles
    Test number
    311584249029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,014 miles (+7,128)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    75,014 miles
    Test number
    251290868003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,886 miles (+8,536)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    67,886 miles
    Test number
    543719757044
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteUnable to check outer sills as covered

  21. Pass59,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    59,350 miles
    Test number
    453900266078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y274 GAC

Does Y274 GAC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y274 GAC expired on 19 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y274 GAC?
The MOT on Y274 GAC expired on 19 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y274 GAC done?
Y274 GAC was recorded at 137,342 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2022, an average of 4,690 miles a year.
Has Y274 GAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y274 GAC has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y274 GAC 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 Y274 GAC find?
Y274 GAC failed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2022 with 7 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded; offside front lower suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 6 more.

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