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Vauxhall Astra

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,686 cc

Y879 TLAMOT history

Y879 TLA is a white diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 214,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

Y879 TLA white Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
214,754 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y879 TLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y879 TLA was last recorded at 214,754 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 6,527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,227 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,527 miles
Average per year
7,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 214,754 miles
  • 2025 – 208,227 miles
  • 2024 – 202,624 miles
  • 2023 – 197,671 miles
  • 2022 – 191,581 miles
  • 2021 – 185,932 miles
  • 2020 – 181,714 miles
  • 2019 – 174,718 miles
  • 2018 – 167,548 miles
  • 2017 – 158,680 miles
  • 2016 – 147,598 miles
  • 2015 – 137,467 miles
  • 2014 – 126,566 miles
  • 2013 – 116,230 miles
  • 2012 – 108,978 miles
  • 2011 – 100,362 miles
  • 2010 – 91,420 miles
  • 2009 – 84,973 miles
  • 2008 – 78,728 miles
  • 2007 – 72,245 miles
  • 2005 – 63,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,754 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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.

  • Struggled to meet emission levels

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,754 miles (+6,527)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    214,754 miles
    Test number
    245808902936
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass208,227 miles (+5,603)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    208,227 miles
    Test number
    620601919974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass202,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    202,624 miles
    Test number
    487597888660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail202,624 miles (+4,953)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,624 miles
    Test number
    531521972094
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass197,671 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    197,671 miles
    Test number
    195543940477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail197,647 miles (+6,066)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,647 miles
    Test number
    950324010967
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Both outer sills local to (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel area damp.

  7. Pass191,581 miles (+5,649)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    191,581 miles
    Test number
    862258818295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass185,932 miles (+4,218)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    185,932 miles
    Test number
    966879494556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass181,714 miles (+6,996)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    181,714 miles
    Test number
    845392396234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass174,718 miles (+7,170)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    174,718 miles
    Test number
    381380705559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass167,548 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    167,548 miles
    Test number
    197108828097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension leg top panel becoming rusted recommend attention
    • AdvisorySevere oil leak on engine

  12. Fail167,548 miles (+8,868)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,548 miles
    Test number
    961507282134
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension leg top panel becoming rusted recommend attention
    • AdvisorySevere oil leak on engine

  13. Pass158,680 miles (+210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    158,680 miles
    Test number
    492965576928
    • AdvisoryStruggled to meet emission levels

  14. Fail158,470 miles (+10,872)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,470 miles
    Test number
    972859982041
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear footbrake and handbrake efficiencys low for type fitted
    • AdvisoryStruggled to meet emission levels

  15. Pass147,598 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    147,598 miles
    Test number
    629084444485
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Fail147,598 miles (+10,131)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,598 miles
    Test number
    537053606302
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass137,467 miles (+10,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    137,467 miles
    Test number
    465426715082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass126,566 miles (+10,336)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    126,566 miles
    Test number
    759415314065
    • NoteBrake pipe at o/s/rear end section becoming rusted
    • NoteBrake pipe front to rear becoming rusted
    • NoteNail in o/s/rear tyre

  19. Pass116,230 miles (+7,252)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    116,230 miles
    Test number
    355955713083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass108,978 miles (+8,616)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    108,978 miles
    Test number
    526240432086
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChildseat fitted to n/s/rear

  21. Fail100,362 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,362 miles
    Test number
    197907311077
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteO/s/front door mirror glass broken
    • NoteSlight front brake imbalance

  22. Pass100,362 miles (+8,942)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    100,362 miles
    Test number
    395747711059
    • NoteO/s/front door mirror glass broken
    • NoteSlight front brake imbalance

  23. Pass91,420 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    91,420 miles
    Test number
    222004810063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail91,410 miles (+6,437)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,410 miles
    Test number
    584543810002
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  25. Pass84,973 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    84,973 miles
    Test number
    581809619009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail84,966 miles (+6,238)3 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,966 miles
    Test number
    370036219087
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousPoor brake efficiencys on o/s/rear possible cylinder fluid leak
    • NoteLow fuel light on

  27. Pass78,728 miles (+6,483)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    78,728 miles
    Test number
    963407618044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass72,245 miles (+8,306)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    72,245 miles
    Test number
    260998117078
    • NoteFront brake discs rusted reccomend replacement
    • NoteSlight front brake imbalance

  29. Pass63,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    63,939 miles
    Test number
    542864835366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y879 TLA

Does Y879 TLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y879 TLA is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y879 TLA?
The MOT on Y879 TLA is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y879 TLA done?
Y879 TLA was recorded at 214,754 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 7,326 miles a year.
Has Y879 TLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y879 TLA has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2024.
Has the mileage on Y879 TLA 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 TLA find?
Y879 TLA passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective.

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