Vauxhall Astra
White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,686 cc
Y291 VEHMOT history
Y291 VEH is a white diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 25 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 160,009 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 160,009 mi
- At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,814 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y291 VEH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,686 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 25 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y291 VEH was last recorded at 160,009 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 4,257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 155,752 miles · 18 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,257 miles
- Average per year
- 5,814 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 160,009 miles
- 2024 – 155,752 miles
- 2023 – 151,746 miles
- 2022 – 148,020 miles
- 2021 – 143,901 miles
- 2020 – 141,789 miles
- 2019 – 140,677 miles
- 2018 – 136,325 miles
- 2017 – 132,198 miles
- 2016 – 129,964 miles
- 2015 – 125,325 miles
- 2014 – 117,614 miles
- 2013 – 106,885 miles
- 2012 – 101,242 miles
- 2011 – 96,553 miles
- 2010 – 87,094 miles
- 2009 – 76,823 miles
- 2008 – 65,568 miles
- 2007 – 56,058 miles
- 2006 – 49,770 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,009 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Sill covers fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,009 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 160,009 miles
- Test number
- 548434464712
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail160,009 miles (+4,257)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,009 miles
- Test number
- 219958111382
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass155,752 miles (+4,006)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 155,752 miles
- Test number
- 705763008679
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass151,746 miles (+3,726)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 151,746 miles
- Test number
- 934773755044
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass148,020 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 148,020 miles
- Test number
- 815695584856
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail148,018 miles (+4,117)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,018 miles
- Test number
- 165810908130
- DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass143,901 miles (+2,112)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 143,901 miles
- Test number
- 305560459306
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass141,789 miles (+1,112)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 141,789 miles
- Test number
- 433083867196
- 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))
Pass140,677 miles (+4,352)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 140,677 miles
- Test number
- 216442513738
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,325 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 136,325 miles
- Test number
- 592814742266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,322 miles (+4,124)2 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,322 miles
- Test number
- 754468082866
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass132,198 miles (+2,234)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 132,198 miles
- Test number
- 351879276105
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres sidewalls cracking
- AdvisoryOil leak to engine
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass129,964 miles (+4,639)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 129,964 miles
- Test number
- 291016157101
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass125,325 miles (+7,711)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 125,325 miles
- Test number
- 657747844011
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass117,614 miles (+10,729)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 117,614 miles
- Test number
- 318074324480
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSill covers fitted
Pass106,885 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 106,885 miles
- Test number
- 509644423203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,860 miles (+5,618)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,860 miles
- Test number
- 938599113279
- FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass101,242 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 101,242 miles
- Test number
- 179276702203
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail101,242 miles (+4,689)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,242 miles
- Test number
- 398846602402
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteTyres fitted to the front axle have a different aspect ratio (70%) to those fitted to the rear axle (65%)
Fail96,553 miles7 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,553 miles
- Test number
- 316359591406
- Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteBoth front headlamps faded
Pass96,553 miles (+9,459)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 96,553 miles
- Test number
- 776859191221
- NoteBoth front headlamps faded
Pass87,094 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 87,094 miles
- Test number
- 270179890283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,094 miles (+10,271)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,094 miles
- Test number
- 820469190205
- Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass76,823 miles (+11,255)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 76,823 miles
- Test number
- 343400409302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,568 miles (+9,510)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 65,568 miles
- Test number
- 731780818313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,058 miles (+6,288)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 56,058 miles
- Test number
- 723426997238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,770 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 49,770 miles
- Test number
- 251556896267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y291 VEH
- Does Y291 VEH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y291 VEH expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y291 VEH?
- The MOT on Y291 VEH expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y291 VEH done?
- Y291 VEH was recorded at 160,009 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 5,814 miles a year.
- Has Y291 VEH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y291 VEH has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y291 VEH 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 Y291 VEH find?
- Y291 VEH passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.
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