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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y879 UENMOT history

Y879 UEN is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 55,697 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2022.

Y879 UEN blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2023
Mileage
55,697 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y879 UEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y879 UEN was last recorded at 55,697 miles on 12 Sept 2022, 434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,263 miles · 13 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
434 miles
Average per year
2,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 55,697 miles
  • 2021 – 55,263 miles
  • 2020 – 54,904 miles
  • 2019 – 54,271 miles
  • 2018 – 53,648 miles
  • 2017 – 52,799 miles
  • 2016 – 51,865 miles
  • 2015 – 50,701 miles
  • 2014 – 49,481 miles
  • 2013 – 48,223 miles
  • 2012 – 46,716 miles
  • 2011 – 42,134 miles
  • 2010 – 37,705 miles
  • 2009 – 32,957 miles
  • 2008 – 29,257 miles
  • 2007 – 25,319 miles
  • 2006 – 21,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,697 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,697 miles (+434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,697 miles
    Test number
    346228241985
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass55,263 miles (+359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    55,263 miles
    Test number
    707674967791
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass54,904 miles (+633)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    54,904 miles
    Test number
    919298018944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,271 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,271 miles
    Test number
    505445233018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,648 miles (+849)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    53,648 miles
    Test number
    822919805570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,799 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    52,799 miles
    Test number
    659020843609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail52,787 miles (+922)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,787 miles
    Test number
    181157743122
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

  8. Pass51,865 miles (+1,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,865 miles
    Test number
    724129716320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass50,701 miles (+1,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,701 miles
    Test number
    286201915453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass49,481 miles (+1,258)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    49,481 miles
    Test number
    208474304194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  11. Pass48,223 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,223 miles
    Test number
    258435303171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,716 miles (+4,582)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,716 miles
    Test number
    238597202446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,134 miles (+4,429)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    42,134 miles
    Test number
    845057391020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,705 miles (+4,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    37,705 miles
    Test number
    104328190097
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass32,957 miles (+3,700)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,957 miles
    Test number
    154913299092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,257 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,257 miles
    Test number
    670225918183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,256 miles (+3,937)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,256 miles
    Test number
    323804118150
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass25,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,319 miles
    Test number
    334143817167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail25,317 miles (+3,903)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,317 miles
    Test number
    463643917119
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass21,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    21,414 miles
    Test number
    321719616107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y879 UEN

Does Y879 UEN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y879 UEN expired on 12 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y879 UEN?
The MOT on Y879 UEN expired on 12 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y879 UEN done?
Y879 UEN was recorded at 55,697 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2022, an average of 2,094 miles a year.
Has Y879 UEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y879 UEN has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on Y879 UEN 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 UEN find?
Y879 UEN passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive around the gearbox.

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