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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y878 STRMOT history

Y878 STR is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2022.

Y878 STR silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2023
Mileage
86,191 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 STR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 STR was last recorded at 86,191 miles on 1 Nov 2022, 525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Nov 2021: 85,177 miles, lower than 85,272 miles on 1 Dec 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
85,666 miles · 11 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
525 miles
Average per year
1,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 86,191 miles
  • 2021 – 85,666 miles
  • 2020 – 85,272 miles
  • 2019 – 83,679 miles
  • 2018 – 82,207 miles
  • 2017 – 80,408 miles
  • 2016 – 78,466 miles
  • 2015 – 76,293 miles
  • 2014 – 74,007 miles
  • 2013 – 71,821 miles
  • 2012 – 69,469 miles
  • 2011 – 67,273 miles
  • 2010 – 64,863 miles
  • 2009 – 62,575 miles
  • 2008 – 60,437 miles
  • 2007 – 57,397 miles
  • 2006 – 54,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,191 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.

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear axle poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight corr to metal brake pipes f to r

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    86,191 miles
    Test number
    341200410993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,189 miles (+523)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,189 miles
    Test number
    115701453474
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass85,666 miles (+489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,666 miles
    Test number
    192324492286
    • AdvisoryRear axle poor condition
    • AdvisorySlight corr to metal brake pipes f to r

  4. Fail85,177 miles (-95)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,177 miles
    Test number
    842505734611
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle poor condition
    • AdvisorySlight corr to metal brake pipes f to r

  5. Pass85,272 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,272 miles
    Test number
    982118203011
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail85,271 miles (+1,592)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,271 miles
    Test number
    151778284887
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass83,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,679 miles
    Test number
    955290153090
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose One rear silencer mounting rubber missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail83,676 miles (+1,469)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,676 miles
    Test number
    998286798275
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose One rear silencer mounting rubber missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass82,207 miles (+1,799)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,207 miles
    Test number
    219603966183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass80,408 miles (+1,942)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,408 miles
    Test number
    942179820741
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet cable stretched
    • AdvisoryFront very slight oil leak from head gasket area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  11. Pass78,466 miles (+2,173)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,466 miles
    Test number
    806658022287
    • AdvisoryFront Both front wiper blades worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass76,293 miles (+2,286)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,293 miles
    Test number
    685213775132
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass74,007 miles (+2,186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,007 miles
    Test number
    437277954147
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass71,821 miles2 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,821 miles
    Test number
    429868763128
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust back box outer skin corroded
    • NoteFront headlamps starting to mist over
    • NoteGeneral corrosion under vehicle
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteO/S/F slight roughness in upper support bearing
    • NotePassanger wing mirror damaged but secure
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Fail71,821 miles (+2,352)1 repaired2 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,821 miles
    Test number
    769128463132
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust back box outer skin corroded
    • NoteFront headlamps starting to mist over
    • NoteGeneral corrosion under vehicle
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteO/S/F slight roughness in upper support bearing
    • NotePassanger wing mirror damaged but secure
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass69,469 miles (+2,196)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,469 miles
    Test number
    345298372182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion under vehicle

  17. Pass67,273 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    67,273 miles
    Test number
    886020161176
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail67,264 miles (+2,401)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,264 miles
    Test number
    116047451122
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass64,863 miles (+2,288)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    64,863 miles
    Test number
    530479670102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,575 miles2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,575 miles
    Test number
    681833279119
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteExhaust badly corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre wall badly scuffed
    • NoteRear springs corroded
    • NoteTracking

  21. Pass62,575 miles (+2,138)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    62,575 miles
    Test number
    703793479177
    • NoteExhaust badly corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre wall badly scuffed
    • NoteRear springs corroded
    • NoteTracking

  22. Pass60,437 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,437 miles
    Test number
    163005988147
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust system
    • NoteTracking

  23. Fail60,437 miles (+3,040)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,437 miles
    Test number
    751645288152
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust system
    • NoteTracking

  24. Pass57,397 miles (+2,987)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    57,397 miles
    Test number
    310223187102
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust system
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  25. Pass54,410 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    54,410 miles
    Test number
    243475786167
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about Y878 STR

Does Y878 STR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y878 STR expired on 30 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y878 STR?
The MOT on Y878 STR expired on 30 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y878 STR done?
Y878 STR was recorded at 86,191 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2022, an average of 1,946 miles a year.
Has Y878 STR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 STR has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y878 STR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y878 STR find?
Y878 STR passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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