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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y871 KAEMOT history

Y871 KAE is a grey petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 100,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2022.

Y871 KAE grey Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2023
Mileage
100,945 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y871 KAE
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
31 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y871 KAE was last recorded at 100,945 miles on 18 Aug 2022, 14,600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jul 2013: 62,284 miles, lower than 690,786 miles on 12 Jul 2012.

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
86,345 miles · 26 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
14,600 miles
Average per year
3,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 100,945 miles
  • 2021 – 86,345 miles
  • 2020 – 75,380 miles
  • 2019 – 65,676 miles
  • 2018 – 65,475 miles
  • 2017 – 65,110 miles
  • 2016 – 64,639 miles
  • 2015 – 63,920 miles
  • 2014 – 63,063 miles
  • 2013 – 62,284 miles
  • 2012 – 690,786 miles
  • 2011 – 59,398 miles
  • 2010 – 56,994 miles
  • 2009 – 55,302 miles
  • 2008 – 53,898 miles
  • 2007 – 52,473 miles
  • 2006 – 49,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,945 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box and rear box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and n/s/r

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak on engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,945 miles (+14,600)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,945 miles
    Test number
    478225835543
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box and rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass86,345 miles (+10,965)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,345 miles
    Test number
    513946620758
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,380 miles (+9,704)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,380 miles
    Test number
    922801451608
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s/r and n/s/r (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r and n/s/r
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass65,676 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    65,676 miles
    Test number
    595612844479
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail65,644 miles (+169)2 dangerous7 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,644 miles
    Test number
    401807852928
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass65,475 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,475 miles
    Test number
    199417232741
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  7. Fail65,457 miles (+347)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,457 miles
    Test number
    169521419796
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  8. Pass65,110 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,110 miles
    Test number
    831512661629
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNsf osf head lamp lenss deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area
    • AdvisoryRear silencer on exhaust corroded at seam

  9. Fail65,110 miles (+471)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,110 miles
    Test number
    385390815721
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNsf osf head lamp lenss deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area
    • AdvisoryRear silencer on exhaust corroded at seam

  10. Pass64,639 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,639 miles
    Test number
    615022273534
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail64,639 miles (+719)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,639 miles
    Test number
    525630960387
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass63,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,920 miles
    Test number
    194819351874
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  13. Fail63,920 miles (+857)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,920 miles
    Test number
    277283981131
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre distorted on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  14. Pass63,063 miles (+779)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    63,063 miles
    Test number
    448205594139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLight oil misting sump area

  15. Pass62,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,284 miles
    Test number
    946231993134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,284 miles (-628,502)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,284 miles
    Test number
    219441793145
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass690,786 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    690,786 miles
    Test number
    958314692199
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail60,786 miles (+1,388)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,786 miles
    Test number
    975034692171
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass59,398 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    59,398 miles
    Test number
    469421601265
    • NoteLight oil leak engine area
    • NoteSlight blow front flexy

  20. Fail59,398 miles (+2,404)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,398 miles
    Test number
    728751501295
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteLight oil leak engine area
    • NoteSlight blow front flexy

  21. Pass56,994 miles (+66)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    56,994 miles
    Test number
    681622100224
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

  22. Fail56,928 miles (+1,626)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,928 miles
    Test number
    153005890126
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

  23. Pass55,302 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    55,302 miles
    Test number
    550349809201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail55,302 miles (+1,404)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,302 miles
    Test number
    554688609290
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass53,898 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,898 miles
    Test number
    400640028271
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Fail53,898 miles (+1,425)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,898 miles
    Test number
    430740528285
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass52,473 miles (+11)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    52,473 miles
    Test number
    464021827268
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Fail52,462 miles (+2,707)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,462 miles
    Test number
    481030827263
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass49,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    49,755 miles
    Test number
    491061426241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y871 KAE

Does Y871 KAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y871 KAE expired on 26 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y871 KAE?
The MOT on Y871 KAE expired on 26 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y871 KAE done?
Y871 KAE was recorded at 100,945 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2022, an average of 3,194 miles a year.
Has Y871 KAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y871 KAE has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on Y871 KAE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y871 KAE find?
Y871 KAE passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2022 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box and rear box; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f, and 4 more.

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