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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y38 WVVMOT history

Y38 WVV is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 61,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2025.

Y38 WVV black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Feb 2026
Mileage
61,126 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 WVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 WVV was last recorded at 61,126 miles on 18 Feb 2025, 4,911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,215 miles · 1 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
4,911 miles
Average per year
2,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,126 miles
  • 2024 – 56,215 miles
  • 2023 – 52,074 miles
  • 2022 – 48,158 miles
  • 2021 – 44,451 miles
  • 2020 – 40,955 miles
  • 2019 – 38,875 miles
  • 2018 – 36,792 miles
  • 2016 – 33,275 miles
  • 2015 – 29,681 miles
  • 2014 – 27,289 miles
  • 2011 – 24,354 miles
  • 2010 – 19,260 miles
  • 2009 – 16,443 miles
  • 2008 – 15,493 miles
  • 2007 – 14,496 miles
  • 2006 – 13,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,126 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Headlamp dipped beam image slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass61,126 miles (+4,911)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    61,126 miles
    Test number
    271004525864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass56,215 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    56,215 miles
    Test number
    332579353068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Fail56,212 miles (+4,138)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,212 miles
    Test number
    741955557569
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass52,074 miles (+3,916)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    52,074 miles
    Test number
    316544283255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,158 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    48,158 miles
    Test number
    444282638890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp dipped beam image slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail48,158 miles (+3,707)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,158 miles
    Test number
    266912747422
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp dipped beam image slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass44,451 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    44,451 miles
    Test number
    302090437668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail44,423 miles (+3,468)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,423 miles
    Test number
    176045567063
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake performance not tested no brake test o\s\r brake pads below requirements (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin badly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass40,955 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,955 miles
    Test number
    795124684387
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail40,955 miles (+2,080)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,955 miles
    Test number
    740799403292
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer and centre pipe join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded and deteriorated

  11. Pass38,875 miles (+2,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    38,875 miles
    Test number
    962727335499
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and joint between rear and mid sections corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass36,792 miles (+3,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    36,792 miles
    Test number
    693847615739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass33,275 miles (+3,594)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    33,275 miles
    Test number
    258868810345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,681 miles (+2,392)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    29,681 miles
    Test number
    348903735246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,289 miles (+2,935)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    27,289 miles
    Test number
    979551034269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteN/s/f brake pipe corroding round center sub-fram mount
    • NoteRear silencer flange corroding
    • NoteSurface rust foarming on suspension components

  16. Pass24,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,354 miles
    Test number
    367414481033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail24,354 miles (+5,094)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,354 miles
    Test number
    255354781082
    • DangerousO/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/f tyre walls are heavely perished/cracking.
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Note2x front wiper blades split.

  18. Pass19,260 miles (+2,817)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    19,260 miles
    Test number
    263329580055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,443 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    16,443 miles
    Test number
    242569989019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,493 miles (+997)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    15,493 miles
    Test number
    933595278021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,496 miles (+1,102)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    14,496 miles
    Test number
    134491387024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    13,394 miles
    Test number
    663294486051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y38 WVV

Does Y38 WVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y38 WVV expired on 17 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y38 WVV?
The MOT on Y38 WVV expired on 17 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y38 WVV done?
Y38 WVV was recorded at 61,126 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2025, an average of 2,525 miles a year.
Has Y38 WVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 WVV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y38 WVV 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 WVV find?
Y38 WVV passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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