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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y864 BCEMOT history

Y864 BCE is a grey petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 21 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2021 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 77,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2021.

Y864 BCE grey Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2021
Mileage
77,630 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y864 BCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y864 BCE was last recorded at 77,630 miles on 19 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jun 2012: 31,844 miles, lower than 117,083 miles on 10 Jun 2011.
  • 19 Nov 2021: 77,630 miles, lower than 172,638 miles on 16 Nov 2020.

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
172,638 miles · 16 Nov 2020
Average per year
1,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 77,630 miles
  • 2020 – 172,638 miles
  • 2016 – 169,062 miles
  • 2015 – 161,053 miles
  • 2014 – 153,885 miles
  • 2013 – 143,154 miles
  • 2012 – 31,844 miles
  • 2011 – 117,083 miles
  • 2010 – 102,367 miles
  • 2009 – 93,200 miles
  • 2008 – 83,527 miles
  • 2007 – 71,477 miles
  • 2006 – 59,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail77,630 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions not tested excess blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top strut mounts have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear sub frame attachment brackets rusty
  • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper linkage worn

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail77,630 miles (-95,008)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,630 miles
    Test number
    795154901429
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested excess blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top strut mounts have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame attachment brackets rusty
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper linkage worn

  2. Pass172,638 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    172,638 miles
    Test number
    645175100731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail172,632 miles (+47)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,632 miles
    Test number
    709223167036
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong way (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail172,585 miles (+3,523)9 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,585 miles
    Test number
    912787393171
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compansator to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass169,062 miles (+8,009)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    169,062 miles
    Test number
    125230558605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass161,053 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    161,053 miles
    Test number
    147586375134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail161,043 miles (+7,158)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,043 miles
    Test number
    957544775179
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass153,885 miles (+37)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    153,885 miles
    Test number
    575902384199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  9. Fail153,848 miles (+10,694)6 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,848 miles
    Test number
    306900674146
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  10. Pass143,154 miles (+111,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    143,154 miles
    Test number
    558038063174
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass31,844 miles (-85,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,844 miles
    Test number
    369651562182
    • 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)

  12. Pass117,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    117,083 miles
    Test number
    828951561113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,061 miles (+14,694)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,061 miles
    Test number
    927201461147
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Pass102,367 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    102,367 miles
    Test number
    263338750405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,365 miles (+9,165)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,365 miles
    Test number
    462986250178
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass93,200 miles (+9,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    93,200 miles
    Test number
    241130469451
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass83,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    83,527 miles
    Test number
    971643668123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,527 miles (+12,050)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,527 miles
    Test number
    330522868102
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass71,477 miles (+11,970)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    71,477 miles
    Test number
    690563067123
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE 2mm OF TREAD.

  20. Pass59,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    59,507 miles
    Test number
    842735396078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,507 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,507 miles
    Test number
    992695496078
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing inner edge.

Questions about Y864 BCE

Does Y864 BCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y864 BCE expired on 15 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y864 BCE?
The MOT on Y864 BCE expired on 15 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y864 BCE done?
Y864 BCE was recorded at 77,630 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2021, an average of 1,160 miles a year.
Has Y864 BCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y864 BCE has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y864 BCE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y864 BCE find?
Y864 BCE failed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 5 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage fractured; emissions not tested excess blue smoke; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 9 more.

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