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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y274 NFAMOT history

Y274 NFA is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 23 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 192,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

Y274 NFA blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
192,944 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y274 NFA
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
23 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y274 NFA was last recorded at 192,944 miles on 14 May 2026, 3,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,496 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,448 miles
Average per year
8,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,944 miles
  • 2025 – 189,496 miles
  • 2024 – 185,475 miles
  • 2023 – 181,431 miles
  • 2022 – 176,803 miles
  • 2021 – 169,313 miles
  • 2020 – 165,924 miles
  • 2019 – 160,670 miles
  • 2018 – 151,351 miles
  • 2017 – 143,753 miles
  • 2016 – 136,386 miles
  • 2015 – 128,710 miles
  • 2014 – 118,899 miles
  • 2013 – 108,447 miles
  • 2012 – 99,261 miles
  • 2011 – 89,142 miles
  • 2010 – 79,295 miles
  • 2009 – 66,632 miles
  • 2008 – 54,373 miles
  • 2007 – 42,409 miles
  • 2006 – 28,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,944 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin squeal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s subframe mounting brackets corroded
  • AdvisoryRadiator leak -o/s/f lower
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted - full inspection not possible

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Nearside Front subframe mount bracket corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,944 miles (+3,448)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    192,944 miles
    Test number
    300437450659
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin squeal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s subframe mounting brackets corroded
    • AdvisoryRadiator leak -o/s/f lower
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted - full inspection not possible

  2. Pass189,496 miles (+4,021)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    189,496 miles
    Test number
    430283425904
    • AdvisoryFront n/s/f and o/s/f subframe mounting bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corrosion

  3. Pass185,475 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    185,475 miles
    Test number
    524555991377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front subframe mount bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches corrosion

  4. Fail185,472 miles (+4,041)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,472 miles
    Test number
    717526954183
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front subframe mount bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches corrosion

  5. Pass181,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    181,431 miles
    Test number
    336189332950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail181,429 miles (+4,626)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,429 miles
    Test number
    108424285356
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass176,803 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    176,803 miles
    Test number
    369053922221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  8. Fail176,797 miles (+7,484)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,797 miles
    Test number
    380796817353
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill under cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, under cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  9. Pass169,313 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    169,313 miles
    Test number
    437929551890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top strut mount play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail169,313 miles (+3,389)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,313 miles
    Test number
    956672416686
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top strut mount play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass165,924 miles (+5,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    165,924 miles
    Test number
    569442060297
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f top struts slight play
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

  12. Pass160,670 miles (+9,319)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    160,670 miles
    Test number
    127411023212
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f and o/s/f top strut mountings

  13. Pass151,351 miles (+7,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    151,351 miles
    Test number
    716806776042
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass143,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    143,753 miles
    Test number
    903208446312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail143,753 miles (+7,367)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,753 miles
    Test number
    380907368611
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  16. Pass136,386 miles (+7,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    136,386 miles
    Test number
    527007175507
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass128,710 miles (+10)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    128,710 miles
    Test number
    675791615115
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking

  18. Fail128,700 miles (+9,801)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,700 miles
    Test number
    238376305157
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking

  19. Pass118,899 miles (+6)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    118,899 miles
    Test number
    586534614183
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear and front exhaust corrosion

  20. Fail118,893 miles (+10,446)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,893 miles
    Test number
    735394704121
    • FailureNearside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear and front exhaust corrosion

  21. Pass108,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    108,447 miles
    Test number
    295489893090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail108,447 miles (+9,186)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,447 miles
    Test number
    965679693039
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass99,261 miles (+10,119)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    99,261 miles
    Test number
    546728702162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass89,142 miles (+9,847)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    89,142 miles
    Test number
    486596701145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  25. Pass79,295 miles (+12,663)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    79,295 miles
    Test number
    360522400181
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSeat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

  26. Pass66,632 miles (+12,259)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    66,632 miles
    Test number
    232405409403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass54,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    54,373 miles
    Test number
    573988198077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail54,373 miles (+11,964)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,373 miles
    Test number
    622048898056
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  29. Pass42,409 miles (+13,949)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    42,409 miles
    Test number
    154693507107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass28,460 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    28,460 miles
    Test number
    241980416140
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

Questions about Y274 NFA

Does Y274 NFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y274 NFA is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y274 NFA?
The MOT on Y274 NFA is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y274 NFA done?
Y274 NFA was recorded at 192,944 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 8,197 miles a year.
Has Y274 NFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y274 NFA has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2024.
Has the mileage on Y274 NFA 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 NFA find?
Y274 NFA passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin squeal; front n/s and o/s subframe mounting brackets corroded; radiator leak -o/s/f lower, and 1 more.

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