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Vauxhall Astra

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y878 KGSMOT history

Y878 KGS is a green petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 49,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

Y878 KGS green Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2027
Mileage
49,992 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 KGS
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 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 KGS was last recorded at 49,992 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 84 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 May 2017: 48,741 miles, lower than 78,629 miles on 12 May 2016.

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
49,908 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
84 miles
Average per year
632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,992 miles
  • 2025 – 49,908 miles
  • 2024 – 49,804 miles
  • 2023 – 49,698 miles
  • 2022 – 49,556 miles
  • 2021 – 49,395 miles
  • 2020 – 49,283 miles
  • 2019 – 49,093 miles
  • 2018 – 48,884 miles
  • 2017 – 48,741 miles
  • 2016 – 78,629 miles
  • 2015 – 48,491 miles
  • 2014 – 48,289 miles
  • 2013 – 47,908 miles
  • 2012 – 47,251 miles
  • 2011 – 46,792 miles
  • 2010 – 45,903 miles
  • 2009 – 44,975 miles
  • 2008 – 43,815 miles
  • 2007 – 43,765 miles
  • 2006 – 36,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,992 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Various areas of corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    49,992 miles
    Test number
    801194965542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail49,992 miles (+84)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,992 miles
    Test number
    491510676573
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass49,908 miles (+104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    49,908 miles
    Test number
    929693243210
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass49,804 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    49,804 miles
    Test number
    493001985788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,698 miles (+142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    49,698 miles
    Test number
    693373586763
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central and rear pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion

  6. Pass49,556 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    49,556 miles
    Test number
    820611084301
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 8mm remaining, cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion to suspension parts and subframes.

  7. Fail49,556 miles (+161)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,556 miles
    Test number
    480646313605
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 8mm remaining, cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion to suspension parts and subframes.

  8. Pass49,395 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    49,395 miles
    Test number
    992907110996
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion

  9. Fail49,395 miles (+112)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,395 miles
    Test number
    233396576611
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion

  10. Pass49,283 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,283 miles
    Test number
    825112910041
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion

  11. Fail49,283 miles (+190)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,283 miles
    Test number
    215167740135
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion

  12. Pass49,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,093 miles
    Test number
    188658563703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,093 miles (+209)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,093 miles
    Test number
    707303706070
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass48,884 miles (+143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    48,884 miles
    Test number
    815560440946
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass48,741 miles (-29,888)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,741 miles
    Test number
    978914511199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,629 miles (+30,138)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,629 miles
    Test number
    887741674385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,491 miles
    Test number
    679343235116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Fail48,491 miles (+202)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,491 miles
    Test number
    438712835151
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass48,289 miles (+381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,289 miles
    Test number
    517307424111
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass47,908 miles (+657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,908 miles
    Test number
    825857423170
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass47,251 miles (+459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,251 miles
    Test number
    879975432156
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass46,792 miles (+889)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,792 miles
    Test number
    306061831112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,903 miles (+928)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,903 miles
    Test number
    631580330137
    • NoteOff side rear tyre perished
    • NoteSlight oil mist on power steering

  24. Pass44,975 miles (+1,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,975 miles
    Test number
    730606029108
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass43,815 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    43,815 miles
    Test number
    214722148089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    43,765 miles
    Test number
    380365327016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail43,765 miles (+6,855)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,765 miles
    Test number
    521535727061
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

  28. Pass36,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    36,910 miles
    Test number
    170409336098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y878 KGS

Does Y878 KGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y878 KGS is valid until 13 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y878 KGS?
The MOT on Y878 KGS is valid until 13 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y878 KGS done?
Y878 KGS was recorded at 49,992 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 632 miles a year.
Has Y878 KGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 KGS has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y878 KGS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y878 KGS find?
Y878 KGS passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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