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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y279 RBYMOT history

Y279 RBY is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 145,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2022.

Y279 RBY silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2023
Mileage
145,618 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 RBY
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y279 RBY was last recorded at 145,618 miles on 19 Feb 2022, 5,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,559 miles · 25 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
5,059 miles
Average per year
6,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 145,618 miles
  • 2021 – 140,559 miles
  • 2020 – 136,510 miles
  • 2019 – 130,954 miles
  • 2018 – 125,431 miles
  • 2017 – 119,185 miles
  • 2016 – 112,372 miles
  • 2015 – 103,773 miles
  • 2014 – 96,746 miles
  • 2013 – 90,443 miles
  • 2012 – 83,588 miles
  • 2011 – 76,539 miles
  • 2010 – 69,249 miles
  • 2009 – 62,085 miles
  • 2008 – 54,478 miles
  • 2007 – 46,937 miles
  • 2006 – 37,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,618 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,618 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    145,618 miles
    Test number
    750181357948
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail145,618 miles (+5,059)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,618 miles
    Test number
    646409816899
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass140,559 miles (+4,049)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    140,559 miles
    Test number
    981407760868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,510 miles (+5,556)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    136,510 miles
    Test number
    706234699541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,954 miles (+5,523)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    130,954 miles
    Test number
    505721573410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,431 miles (+6,246)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    125,431 miles
    Test number
    620082749736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,185 miles (+6,813)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    119,185 miles
    Test number
    263427238043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,372 miles (+8,599)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    112,372 miles
    Test number
    575916657713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,773 miles (+7,027)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    103,773 miles
    Test number
    498123365090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,746 miles (+6,303)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,746 miles
    Test number
    555608554012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,443 miles (+6,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    90,443 miles
    Test number
    739093163034
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass83,588 miles (+7,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    83,588 miles
    Test number
    278501862018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail76,539 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,539 miles
    Test number
    425656061014
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass76,539 miles (+7,290)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    76,539 miles
    Test number
    518436261031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass69,249 miles (+38)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    69,249 miles
    Test number
    620641770003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteSteering rack has very light misting of oil around pinion seak

  16. Fail69,211 miles (+7,126)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,211 miles
    Test number
    964399760038
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteSteering rack has very light misting of oil around pinion seak

  17. Pass62,085 miles (+7,607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    62,085 miles
    Test number
    854438769077
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  18. Fail54,478 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,478 miles
    Test number
    161556068011
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass54,478 miles (+7,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,478 miles
    Test number
    551266468016
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass46,937 miles (+9,878)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,937 miles
    Test number
    813862677024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,059 miles
    Test number
    301905976026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,059 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,059 miles
    Test number
    960955076030
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about Y279 RBY

Does Y279 RBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y279 RBY expired on 15 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y279 RBY?
The MOT on Y279 RBY expired on 15 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y279 RBY done?
Y279 RBY was recorded at 145,618 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2022, an average of 6,814 miles a year.
Has Y279 RBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 RBY has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y279 RBY 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 Y279 RBY find?
Y279 RBY passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2022 with 2 minor defects: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside windscreen wiper blade defective.

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