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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y879 LGYMOT history

Y879 LGY is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 11 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 130,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2023.

Y879 LGY silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2024
Mileage
130,455 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2023
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y879 LGY
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
11 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
27 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y879 LGY was last recorded at 130,455 miles on 27 May 2023, 3,867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
126,588 miles · 24 May 2022
Between the last two tests
3,867 miles
Average per year
4,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 130,455 miles
  • 2022 – 126,588 miles
  • 2021 – 120,073 miles
  • 2020 – 111,458 miles
  • 2019 – 109,513 miles
  • 2018 – 107,070 miles
  • 2017 – 105,153 miles
  • 2016 – 102,311 miles
  • 2015 – 100,283 miles
  • 2014 – 98,253 miles
  • 2013 – 94,399 miles
  • 2012 – 91,388 miles
  • 2011 – 88,926 miles
  • 2010 – 85,832 miles
  • 2009 – 82,946 miles
  • 2008 – 74,454 miles
  • 2007 – 65,874 miles
  • 2006 – 46,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,455 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass130,455 miles (+3,867)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    130,455 miles
    Test number
    221954133064
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass126,588 miles (+6,515)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    126,588 miles
    Test number
    620608840136
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass120,073 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    120,073 miles
    Test number
    771851764529
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail120,070 miles (+8,612)2 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,070 miles
    Test number
    404912901134
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass111,458 miles (+1,945)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    111,458 miles
    Test number
    852704573915
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass109,513 miles (+2,443)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    109,513 miles
    Test number
    606851176325
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass107,070 miles (+1,917)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    107,070 miles
    Test number
    799862942989
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass105,153 miles (+2,842)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    105,153 miles
    Test number
    383444389770
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass102,311 miles (+2,028)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    102,311 miles
    Test number
    856117041056
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass100,283 miles (+2,030)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    100,283 miles
    Test number
    257476845444
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass98,253 miles (+3,854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    98,253 miles
    Test number
    757951654153
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass94,399 miles (+3,011)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    94,399 miles
    Test number
    508641053161
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass91,388 miles (+2,462)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    91,388 miles
    Test number
    745460452133
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass88,926 miles (+3,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    88,926 miles
    Test number
    909356641106
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass85,832 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    85,832 miles
    Test number
    132212230194
    • NoteBoth rear rubber exhaust mountings are deteriorated & splitting

  16. Fail85,832 miles (+2,886)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,832 miles
    Test number
    190292330191
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear rubber exhaust mountings are deteriorated & splitting

  17. Pass82,946 miles (+8,492)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    82,946 miles
    Test number
    281574139127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,454 miles (+8,580)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    74,454 miles
    Test number
    912357438129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,874 miles (+18,978)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    65,874 miles
    Test number
    431126587197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    46,896 miles
    Test number
    492925186105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y879 LGY

Does Y879 LGY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y879 LGY expired on 1 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y879 LGY?
The MOT on Y879 LGY expired on 1 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y879 LGY done?
Y879 LGY was recorded at 130,455 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2023, an average of 4,946 miles a year.
Has Y879 LGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y879 LGY has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2021.
Has the mileage on Y879 LGY 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 Y879 LGY find?
Y879 LGY passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2023 with 7 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.

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