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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,198 cc

Y879 WNHMOT history

Y879 WNH is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 87,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

Y879 WNH silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
87,440 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y879 WNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y879 WNH was last recorded at 87,440 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 2,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,140 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,300 miles
Average per year
1,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,440 miles
  • 2025 – 85,140 miles
  • 2024 – 81,470 miles
  • 2023 – 77,778 miles
  • 2022 – 77,776 miles
  • 2021 – 77,775 miles
  • 2018 – 77,562 miles
  • 2017 – 76,898 miles
  • 2016 – 75,813 miles
  • 2015 – 74,418 miles
  • 2014 – 72,861 miles
  • 2013 – 71,192 miles
  • 2012 – 69,093 miles
  • 2011 – 67,732 miles
  • 2010 – 66,387 miles
  • 2009 – 64,581 miles
  • 2008 – 61,675 miles
  • 2007 – 58,619 miles
  • 2006 – 56,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,440 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Both front and off side rear brake disc pitted and corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front exhaust leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front exhaust mounting fractured.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Off side rear lamp damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,440 miles (+2,300)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    87,440 miles
    Test number
    797352188554
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass85,140 miles (+3,670)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    85,140 miles
    Test number
    321324070266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,470 miles (+3,692)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    81,470 miles
    Test number
    987599858134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,778 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,778 miles
    Test number
    532289908354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,776 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    77,776 miles
    Test number
    139885678791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    77,775 miles
    Test number
    256540687740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,775 miles (+213)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,775 miles
    Test number
    573395871130
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass77,562 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,562 miles
    Test number
    762238479170
    • AdvisoryBoth front and off side rear brake disc pitted and corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust leak.
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting fractured.
    • AdvisoryOff side rear lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded.

  9. Fail77,562 miles (+664)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,562 miles
    Test number
    440167164500
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and off side rear brake disc pitted and corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust leak.
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting fractured.
    • AdvisoryOff side rear lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded.

  10. Pass76,898 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,898 miles
    Test number
    898391041942
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail76,897 miles (+1,084)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,897 miles
    Test number
    300674217679
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass75,813 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    75,813 miles
    Test number
    792144233739
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded n/sand o/s (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail75,813 miles (+1,395)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,813 miles
    Test number
    386169002797
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded n/sand o/s (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass74,418 miles (+1,557)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,418 miles
    Test number
    487432705251
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and pitted on inside edge.
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded.

  15. Pass72,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,861 miles
    Test number
    645732714238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,861 miles (+1,669)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,861 miles
    Test number
    328632914228
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting fractured.
    • NoteInside of front brake discs badly pitted and corroded.

  17. Fail71,192 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,192 miles
    Test number
    148056393193
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteInside of front brake discs pitted and corroded.
    • NoteOff side rear lamp damaged.

  18. Pass71,192 miles (+2,099)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,192 miles
    Test number
    655156593102
    • NoteInside of front brake discs pitted and corroded.
    • NoteOff side rear lamp damaged.

  19. Pass69,093 miles (+1,361)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,093 miles
    Test number
    937458802244
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting fractured.
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inside.

  20. Pass67,732 miles (+1,345)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    67,732 miles
    Test number
    767594741251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,387 miles (+1,806)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    66,387 miles
    Test number
    564337330211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,581 miles (+2,906)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    64,581 miles
    Test number
    820564149227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    61,675 miles
    Test number
    182679448207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail61,675 miles (+3,056)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,675 miles
    Test number
    620078748268
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass58,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    58,619 miles
    Test number
    470673567283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail58,619 miles (+2,445)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,619 miles
    Test number
    794983967244
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass56,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    56,174 miles
    Test number
    572401176292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y879 WNH

Does Y879 WNH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y879 WNH is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y879 WNH?
The MOT on Y879 WNH is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y879 WNH done?
Y879 WNH was recorded at 87,440 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 1,575 miles a year.
Has Y879 WNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y879 WNH has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on Y879 WNH 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 WNH find?
Y879 WNH passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill, and 3 more.

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