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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y281 KRAMOT history

Y281 KRA is a grey petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 10 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 113,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2024.

Y281 KRA grey Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2025
Mileage
113,693 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 KRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 KRA was last recorded at 113,693 miles on 4 Jan 2024, 1,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,411 miles · 11 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1,282 miles
Average per year
3,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,693 miles
  • 2023 – 112,411 miles
  • 2022 – 110,688 miles
  • 2021 – 108,478 miles
  • 2019 – 105,041 miles
  • 2018 – 102,436 miles
  • 2017 – 99,557 miles
  • 2016 – 97,269 miles
  • 2015 – 95,665 miles
  • 2014 – 93,895 miles
  • 2013 – 90,483 miles
  • 2011 – 87,649 miles
  • 2010 – 83,989 miles
  • 2009 – 79,714 miles
  • 2008 – 77,126 miles
  • 2007 – 74,709 miles
  • 2006 – 65,852 miles
  • 2005 – 52,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,693 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to wheel cylinder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to wheel cylinder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,693 miles (+1,282)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    113,693 miles
    Test number
    214936917983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,411 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    112,411 miles
    Test number
    192025068133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail112,379 miles (+1,691)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,379 miles
    Test number
    822582789991
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass110,688 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,688 miles
    Test number
    851927436953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail110,682 miles (+2,204)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,682 miles
    Test number
    278807978280
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn through to canvas on inner edge, ADVISE tracking check

  6. Pass108,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,478 miles
    Test number
    860937181520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail108,478 miles (+3,437)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,478 miles
    Test number
    321520985283
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass105,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,041 miles
    Test number
    722081922007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,041 miles (+2,605)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,041 miles
    Test number
    854763234394
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensater to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass102,436 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    102,436 miles
    Test number
    704728108241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail102,424 miles (+2,867)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,424 miles
    Test number
    619530035352
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass99,557 miles (+2,288)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    99,557 miles
    Test number
    251474492619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,269 miles (+1,604)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,269 miles
    Test number
    712216809750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,665 miles (+1,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    95,665 miles
    Test number
    605581685118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass93,895 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    93,895 miles
    Test number
    215213684497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  16. Fail93,895 miles (+3,412)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,895 miles
    Test number
    208932984434
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  17. Pass90,483 miles (+2,834)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    90,483 miles
    Test number
    567651583097
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteAll four tyre walls cracked
    • NoteWiper blades perished

  18. Pass87,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    87,649 miles
    Test number
    409511991272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,649 miles (+3,660)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,649 miles
    Test number
    689531691291
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass83,989 miles (+123)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    83,989 miles
    Test number
    691124740202
    • NoteAll four tyres perishing on outer surface of tyres.

  21. Fail83,866 miles (+4,152)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,866 miles
    Test number
    921123430252
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAll four tyres perishing on outer surface of tyres.

  22. Pass79,714 miles (+2,588)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    79,714 miles
    Test number
    754333339204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    77,126 miles
    Test number
    150163338228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail77,126 miles (+2,417)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,126 miles
    Test number
    334303838250
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass74,709 miles (+8,857)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    74,709 miles
    Test number
    334906127265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,852 miles (+13,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    65,852 miles
    Test number
    841872526335
    • 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)

  27. Pass52,362 miles (+2,475)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    52,362 miles
    Test number
    491534835415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass49,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    49,887 miles
    Test number
    581993995105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 KRA

Does Y281 KRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 KRA expired on 11 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 KRA?
The MOT on Y281 KRA expired on 11 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 KRA done?
Y281 KRA was recorded at 113,693 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2024, an average of 3,453 miles a year.
Has Y281 KRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 KRA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y281 KRA 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 Y281 KRA find?
Y281 KRA passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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