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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y881 VCCMOT history

Y881 VCC is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 156,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2022.

Y881 VCC silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2023
Mileage
156,667 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y881 VCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y881 VCC was last recorded at 156,667 miles on 8 Jan 2022, 4,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jan 2018: 132,278 miles, lower than 137,040 miles on 28 Dec 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
152,417 miles · 18 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
4,250 miles
Average per year
6,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 156,667 miles
  • 2020 – 152,417 miles
  • 2019 – 146,212 miles
  • 2018 – 132,278 miles
  • 2017 – 137,040 miles
  • 2016 – 127,233 miles
  • 2015 – 118,419 miles
  • 2014 – 112,922 miles
  • 2013 – 108,522 miles
  • 2012 – 105,164 miles
  • 2011 – 98,955 miles
  • 2010 – 91,708 miles
  • 2009 – 84,985 miles
  • 2008 – 78,495 miles
  • 2007 – 71,947 miles
  • 2006 – 65,333 miles
  • 2005 – 55,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,667 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront bumper loose
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body both sides (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Beam patterns on headlamp slightly vague

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front bumper damaged but still secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear floor underseal coming away and floor rusting badly but not holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Drivers seat does not tilt forward

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,667 miles (+4,250)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    156,667 miles
    Test number
    430163490664
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper loose
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass152,417 miles (+2,916)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    152,417 miles
    Test number
    738185457912
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  3. Pass149,501 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    149,501 miles
    Test number
    902714700981
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail149,501 miles (+3,289)1 dangerous7 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,501 miles
    Test number
    338371570755
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testObligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass146,212 miles (+42)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    146,212 miles
    Test number
    317139208837
    • AdvisoryBeam patterns on headlamp slightly vague
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged but still secure
    • AdvisoryRear floor underseal coming away and floor rusting badly but not holed

  6. Fail146,170 miles (+13,892)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,170 miles
    Test number
    798817159173
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBeam patterns on headlamp slightly vague
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged but still secure
    • AdvisoryRear floor underseal coming away and floor rusting badly but not holed

  7. Pass132,278 miles (-4,762)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    132,278 miles
    Test number
    669625765011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat does not tilt forward
    • AdvisoryEml iluminated
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre has a badly cracked wall and cracks in treadline
    • AdvisorySills covered in trim and cannot be assessed

  8. Fail137,040 miles (+9,807)1 dangerous3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,040 miles
    Test number
    862053486378
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement seized and cable outer sheath badly bunched (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat does not tilt forward
    • AdvisoryEml iluminated
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre has a badly cracked wall and cracks in treadline
    • AdvisorySills covered in trim and cannot be assessed

  9. Pass127,233 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    127,233 miles
    Test number
    155944435662
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps diffused

  10. Fail127,233 miles (+8,814)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,233 miles
    Test number
    146476326010
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps diffused

  11. Pass118,419 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    118,419 miles
    Test number
    480245193693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail118,335 miles (+5,413)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,335 miles
    Test number
    350281179792
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded LOTS OF CORRODED BRAKE PIPES MOSTLY MARKED IN YELLOW CRAYON (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlamp lenses badly deteriorated. No beam pattern present. (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlamp lenses badly deteriorated. No beam pattern present. (1.8.A.1b)

  13. Fail112,922 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,922 miles
    Test number
    145711554328
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass112,922 miles (+4,400)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    112,922 miles
    Test number
    286531354313
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass108,522 miles (+3,358)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    108,522 miles
    Test number
    459894853333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,164 miles (+6,209)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    105,164 miles
    Test number
    549862292267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,955 miles (+7,247)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    98,955 miles
    Test number
    965375181238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,708 miles (+6,723)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    91,708 miles
    Test number
    100784480284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,985 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    84,985 miles
    Test number
    672249589244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,940 miles (+4)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,940 miles
    Test number
    471575889220
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail84,936 miles (+6,441)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,936 miles
    Test number
    262842189208
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass78,495 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    78,495 miles
    Test number
    393558688236
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail78,493 miles (+6,546)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,493 miles
    Test number
    660654888216
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass71,947 miles (+6,614)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    71,947 miles
    Test number
    853346877230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,333 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    65,333 miles
    Test number
    790756676267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail65,239 miles (+9,612)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,239 miles
    Test number
    833362376269
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass55,627 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    55,627 miles
    Test number
    590857275204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y881 VCC

Does Y881 VCC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y881 VCC expired on 13 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y881 VCC?
The MOT on Y881 VCC expired on 13 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y881 VCC done?
Y881 VCC was recorded at 156,667 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2022, an average of 6,213 miles a year.
Has Y881 VCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y881 VCC has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on Y881 VCC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y881 VCC find?
Y881 VCC passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear; front bumper loose; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body both sides.

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