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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y878 TCRMOT history

Y878 TCR is a grey petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 9 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 179,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2021.

Y878 TCR 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 2022
Mileage
179,037 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 TCR
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
9 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 TCR was last recorded at 179,037 miles on 16 Nov 2021, 5,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,730 miles · 6 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
5,307 miles
Average per year
8,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 179,037 miles
  • 2020 – 173,730 miles
  • 2019 – 166,743 miles
  • 2018 – 164,163 miles
  • 2017 – 154,570 miles
  • 2016 – 142,133 miles
  • 2015 – 141,609 miles
  • 2014 – 136,190 miles
  • 2013 – 131,096 miles
  • 2012 – 123,507 miles
  • 2011 – 110,164 miles
  • 2010 – 96,454 miles
  • 2009 – 80,391 miles
  • 2008 – 65,672 miles
  • 2007 – 45,650 miles
  • 2006 – 38,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,037 miles

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,037 miles (+5,307)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    179,037 miles
    Test number
    506602759989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass173,730 miles (+6,987)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    173,730 miles
    Test number
    506470751229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass166,743 miles (+2,580)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    166,743 miles
    Test number
    532563372107
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass164,163 miles (+9,593)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    164,163 miles
    Test number
    490360391638
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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. Pass154,570 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    154,570 miles
    Test number
    939366805069
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has damage to nearside of screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  6. Fail154,557 miles (+12,424)14 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,557 miles
    Test number
    974036067248
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  7. Pass142,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    142,133 miles
    Test number
    398323472548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail142,133 miles (+524)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,133 miles
    Test number
    765450121838
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  9. Pass141,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    141,609 miles
    Test number
    956485405172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Fail141,609 miles (+5,419)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,609 miles
    Test number
    386760205188
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn very close to cords on inner edge

  11. Pass136,190 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    136,190 miles
    Test number
    187951304167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine coolant low
    • NoteNearside front tyre damaged on side wall
    • NoteCrack in windscreen

  12. Fail136,190 miles (+5,094)1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,190 miles
    Test number
    539031004146
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine coolant low
    • NoteNearside front tyre damaged on side wall
    • NoteCrack in windscreen

  13. Pass131,096 miles (+7,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    131,096 miles
    Test number
    289609803133
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass123,507 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    123,507 miles
    Test number
    118055292470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  15. Fail123,507 miles (+13,343)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,507 miles
    Test number
    265454092087
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  16. Pass110,164 miles (+222)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    110,164 miles
    Test number
    129852301162
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Fail109,942 miles (+13,488)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,942 miles
    Test number
    518555291032
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass96,454 miles (+16,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    96,454 miles
    Test number
    984859390067
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass80,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    80,391 miles
    Test number
    144579499468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,391 miles (+14,719)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,391 miles
    Test number
    163649099081
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass65,672 miles (+20,022)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    65,672 miles
    Test number
    252812598044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,650 miles (+7,004)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    45,650 miles
    Test number
    874185497067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass38,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,646 miles
    Test number
    372073196095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y878 TCR

Does Y878 TCR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y878 TCR expired on 15 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y878 TCR?
The MOT on Y878 TCR expired on 15 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y878 TCR done?
Y878 TCR was recorded at 179,037 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2021, an average of 8,987 miles a year.
Has Y878 TCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 TCR has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on Y878 TCR 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 Y878 TCR find?
Y878 TCR passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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