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Vauxhall Astra

Black and Orange · Petrol · 2001 · 2,300 cc

Y281 NGYMOT history

Y281 NGY is a black and orange petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 24 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 111,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

Y281 NGY black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
111,190 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 NGY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black and Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 NGY was last recorded at 111,190 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 5,449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jun 2019: 62,834 miles, lower than 148,285 miles on 24 Aug 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
105,741 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,449 miles
Average per year
1,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,190 miles
  • 2025 – 105,741 miles
  • 2023 – 102,872 miles
  • 2022 – 102,787 miles
  • 2021 – 92,092 miles
  • 2020 – 78,479 miles
  • 2019 – 62,834 miles
  • 2017 – 148,285 miles
  • 2016 – 144,276 miles
  • 2015 – 138,965 miles
  • 2014 – 136,278 miles
  • 2012 – 132,181 miles
  • 2011 – 129,297 miles
  • 2010 – 121,416 miles
  • 2009 – 112,245 miles
  • 2008 – 104,808 miles
  • 2006 – 89,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,190 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,190 miles (+5,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    111,190 miles
    Test number
    734541003858
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass105,741 miles (+2,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    105,741 miles
    Test number
    724374597095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear arches corroded

  3. Pass102,872 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    102,872 miles
    Test number
    237734345172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail102,787 miles (+10,695)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,787 miles
    Test number
    683763203741
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass92,092 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    92,092 miles
    Test number
    229226044788
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake effort low

  6. Fail92,092 miles (+13,613)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,092 miles
    Test number
    375664669415
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake effort low

  7. Pass78,479 miles (+15,645)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,479 miles
    Test number
    349038273629
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/65/15 v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass62,834 miles (-85,451)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,834 miles
    Test number
    437709833143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFresh underseal on underside

  9. Pass148,285 miles (+112)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    148,285 miles
    Test number
    679592204804
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail148,173 miles (+3,897)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,173 miles
    Test number
    444994380560
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass144,276 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    144,276 miles
    Test number
    367807594847
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak rear of engine
    • AdvisoryFront lower engine stabiliser bush knackered
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  12. Fail144,272 miles (+5,307)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,272 miles
    Test number
    158613958529
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak rear of engine
    • AdvisoryFront lower engine stabiliser bush knackered
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  13. Pass138,965 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    138,965 miles
    Test number
    369651925149
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail138,951 miles (+2,673)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,951 miles
    Test number
    317428215115
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass136,278 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    136,278 miles
    Test number
    168079824106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail136,277 miles (+4,096)14 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,277 miles
    Test number
    426680524195
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

  17. Pass132,181 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    132,181 miles
    Test number
    618043132336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail132,175 miles (+2,878)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,175 miles
    Test number
    885905922392
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass129,297 miles (+1)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    129,297 miles
    Test number
    435405611328
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteAdvise rear tyres
    • NoteNearside front inner cv boot split

  20. Fail129,296 miles (+7,880)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,296 miles
    Test number
    615234011399
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteAdvise rear tyres
    • NoteNearside front inner cv boot split

  21. Pass121,416 miles (+9,171)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    121,416 miles
    Test number
    191647870265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass112,245 miles (+7,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    112,245 miles
    Test number
    430749569151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass104,808 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    104,808 miles
    Test number
    590710978158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail104,806 miles (+15,662)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,806 miles
    Test number
    920109668113
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass89,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    89,144 miles
    Test number
    320402126446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 NGY

Does Y281 NGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y281 NGY is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y281 NGY?
The MOT on Y281 NGY is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y281 NGY done?
Y281 NGY was recorded at 111,190 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 1,106 miles a year.
Has Y281 NGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 NGY has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on Y281 NGY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y281 NGY find?
Y281 NGY passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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