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Vauxhall Astra

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y38 LBOMOT history

Y38 LBO is a green petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 28 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 149,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

Y38 LBO green Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
149,127 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 LBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 LBO was last recorded at 149,127 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,109 miles · 18 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
5,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,127 miles
  • 2025 – 145,587 miles
  • 2024 – 141,880 miles
  • 2023 – 138,832 miles
  • 2022 – 135,253 miles
  • 2021 – 130,817 miles
  • 2020 – 126,929 miles
  • 2019 – 121,281 miles
  • 2018 – 114,476 miles
  • 2017 – 106,171 miles
  • 2016 – 98,058 miles
  • 2015 – 90,887 miles
  • 2014 – 83,707 miles
  • 2013 – 77,565 miles
  • 2012 – 71,619 miles
  • 2011 – 62,593 miles
  • 2010 – 52,451 miles
  • 2009 – 43,736 miles
  • 2008 – 40,706 miles
  • 2007 – 35,635 miles
  • 2006 – 29,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,127 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,127 miles (+18)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    149,127 miles
    Test number
    955282437506
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail149,109 miles (+3,522)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,109 miles
    Test number
    537259700361
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,587 miles (+3,707)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    145,587 miles
    Test number
    557199750422
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,880 miles (+3,048)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,880 miles
    Test number
    179675315985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,832 miles (+3,579)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    138,832 miles
    Test number
    303996095284
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    135,253 miles
    Test number
    996397762156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,253 miles (+4,436)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,253 miles
    Test number
    752282606257
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass130,817 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    130,817 miles
    Test number
    503655035435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail130,817 miles (+3,888)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,817 miles
    Test number
    913949339705
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass126,929 miles (+52)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,929 miles
    Test number
    949442512123
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Strut mounting slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

  11. Fail126,877 miles (+5,596)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,877 miles
    Test number
    887551778013
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Strut mounting slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

  12. Pass121,281 miles (+6,805)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    121,281 miles
    Test number
    797964618429
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass114,476 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    114,476 miles
    Test number
    295364869705
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box deteriorating

  14. Fail114,466 miles (+8,295)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,466 miles
    Test number
    774956095965
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box deteriorating

  15. Pass106,171 miles (+8,113)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    106,171 miles
    Test number
    578781181392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,058 miles (+7,171)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    98,058 miles
    Test number
    210568276045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,887 miles (+7,180)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    90,887 miles
    Test number
    915170625099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,707 miles (+6,142)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    83,707 miles
    Test number
    116023224465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,565 miles (+5,946)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    77,565 miles
    Test number
    105253923093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,619 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    71,619 miles
    Test number
    105730222086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,617 miles (+9,024)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,617 miles
    Test number
    609589812042
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass62,593 miles (+10,142)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,593 miles
    Test number
    589581621036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,451 miles (+8,715)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    52,451 miles
    Test number
    633816010099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,736 miles (+3,030)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,736 miles
    Test number
    151826929041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,706 miles
    Test number
    701953928147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail40,706 miles (+5,071)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,706 miles
    Test number
    442003628195
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/R, O/S/F & N/S/F (Especially O/S/R) tyres nearing wear limits and worn on edges.

  27. Pass35,635 miles (+5,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,635 miles
    Test number
    633498417102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass29,905 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,905 miles
    Test number
    454016926137
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

Questions about Y38 LBO

Does Y38 LBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y38 LBO is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y38 LBO?
The MOT on Y38 LBO is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y38 LBO done?
Y38 LBO was recorded at 149,127 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 5,994 miles a year.
Has Y38 LBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 LBO has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y38 LBO 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 Y38 LBO find?
Y38 LBO passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; oil leak, but not excessive.

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