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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y281 NGUMOT history

Y281 NGU is a grey petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 7 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 64,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2024.

Y281 NGU grey Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2025
Mileage
64,827 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 NGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 NGU was last recorded at 64,827 miles on 6 Sept 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,825 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 64,827 miles
  • 2023 – 62,871 miles
  • 2021 – 62,249 miles
  • 2020 – 61,408 miles
  • 2019 – 60,984 miles
  • 2018 – 60,293 miles
  • 2017 – 59,170 miles
  • 2016 – 57,949 miles
  • 2015 – 55,981 miles
  • 2014 – 54,032 miles
  • 2013 – 52,917 miles
  • 2012 – 49,399 miles
  • 2011 – 48,230 miles
  • 2010 – 46,330 miles
  • 2009 – 43,525 miles
  • 2008 – 40,588 miles
  • 2007 – 37,482 miles
  • 2006 – 33,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,827 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass64,827 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    64,827 miles
    Test number
    320817614433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail64,825 miles (+1,954)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,825 miles
    Test number
    549813620110
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached AT THE HUB CLAMP (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached AT THE HUB CLAMP (5.3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass62,871 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    62,871 miles
    Test number
    883960593388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,249 miles
    Test number
    294218962269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail62,249 miles (+841)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,249 miles
    Test number
    789454433252
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass61,408 miles (+424)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    61,408 miles
    Test number
    416956274363
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (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))

  7. Pass60,984 miles (+691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,984 miles
    Test number
    627926921842
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass60,293 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    60,293 miles
    Test number
    473815399955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,170 miles (+1,221)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    59,170 miles
    Test number
    201442240968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass57,949 miles (+1,968)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,949 miles
    Test number
    977115563718
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box join (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inbetween rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inbetween rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil sump corroded

  11. Pass55,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,981 miles
    Test number
    282552934170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,981 miles (+1,949)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,981 miles
    Test number
    748381459739
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass54,032 miles (+1,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,032 miles
    Test number
    157918154261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass52,917 miles (+3,518)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,917 miles
    Test number
    417095143251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,399 miles (+1,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    49,399 miles
    Test number
    359605552415
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass48,230 miles (+1,900)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,230 miles
    Test number
    198708341207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,330 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,330 miles
    Test number
    241399640228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,320 miles (+2,795)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,320 miles
    Test number
    113776340206
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNearside front brake disc corroded

  19. Pass43,525 miles (+2,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,525 miles
    Test number
    180595049232
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass40,588 miles (+3,106)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,588 miles
    Test number
    190117048276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,482 miles (+3,959)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,482 miles
    Test number
    650477447246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    33,523 miles
    Test number
    354982246412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail33,523 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,523 miles
    Test number
    454032546250
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about Y281 NGU

Does Y281 NGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 NGU expired on 24 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 NGU?
The MOT on Y281 NGU expired on 24 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 NGU done?
Y281 NGU was recorded at 64,827 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2024, an average of 1,737 miles a year.
Has Y281 NGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 NGU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on Y281 NGU 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 NGU find?
Y281 NGU passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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