Vauxhall Astra
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
Y278 NFAMOT history
Y278 NFA is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 126,712 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 126,712 mi
- At MOT on 21 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,955 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y278 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
- 25 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y278 NFA was last recorded at 126,712 miles on 21 Feb 2025, 13,325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 113,387 miles · 24 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 13,325 miles
- Average per year
- 4,955 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 126,712 miles
- 2024 – 113,387 miles
- 2023 – 106,294 miles
- 2022 – 101,023 miles
- 2021 – 96,329 miles
- 2019 – 93,138 miles
- 2018 – 89,359 miles
- 2017 – 82,645 miles
- 2016 – 71,196 miles
- 2014 – 59,931 miles
- 2013 – 58,193 miles
- 2012 – 55,219 miles
- 2011 – 51,636 miles
- 2010 – 48,160 miles
- 2009 – 44,976 miles
- 2008 – 41,480 miles
- 2007 – 39,250 miles
- 2006 – 36,392 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,712 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
22 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,712 miles (+13,325)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 126,712 miles
- Test number
- 988471493683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,387 miles (+7,093)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 113,387 miles
- Test number
- 204563041218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,294 miles (+5,271)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 106,294 miles
- Test number
- 763876569355
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass101,023 miles (+4,694)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 101,023 miles
- Test number
- 584893773679
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s rear inner sill has been repaired
Pass96,329 miles (+3,191)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 96,329 miles
- Test number
- 925898922945
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass93,138 miles (+3,779)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 93,138 miles
- Test number
- 522903830464
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass89,359 miles (+6,714)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 89,359 miles
- Test number
- 939849571478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,645 miles (+11,449)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 82,645 miles
- Test number
- 229322103413
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Pass71,196 miles (+11,265)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 71,196 miles
- Test number
- 326102932039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,931 miles (+1,738)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 59,931 miles
- Test number
- 145571624362
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass58,193 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 58,193 miles
- Test number
- 426358313357
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteEng managment light on
- NoteRoof rack bars protruding
Fail58,193 miles (+2,974)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,193 miles
- Test number
- 907798413370
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteEng managment light on
- NoteRoof rack bars protruding
Pass55,219 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 55,219 miles
- Test number
- 736526222304
- NoteOil leak
Fail55,218 miles (+3,582)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,218 miles
- Test number
- 218696822318
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear silencer bracket broken
- NoteRear silencer deteriated
Pass51,636 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 51,636 miles
- Test number
- 807535431327
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail51,636 miles (+3,476)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,636 miles
- Test number
- 938135831337
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass48,160 miles (+3,184)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 48,160 miles
- Test number
- 280652820368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,976 miles (+3,496)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 44,976 miles
- Test number
- 181533729359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,480 miles (+2,230)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 41,480 miles
- Test number
- 153643728306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,250 miles (+2,858)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 39,250 miles
- Test number
- 312629717390
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,392 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 36,392 miles
- Test number
- 680869736333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,355 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,355 miles
- Test number
- 963262736361
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
Questions about Y278 NFA
- Does Y278 NFA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y278 NFA expired on 23 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y278 NFA?
- The MOT on Y278 NFA expired on 23 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y278 NFA done?
- Y278 NFA was recorded at 126,712 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2025, an average of 4,955 miles a year.
- Has Y278 NFA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y278 NFA has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2013.
- Has the mileage on Y278 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 Y278 NFA find?
- Y278 NFA passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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