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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y893 GAFMOT history

Y893 GAF is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 27 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 86,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2022.

Y893 GAF silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2023
Mileage
86,233 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y893 GAF
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
27 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y893 GAF was last recorded at 86,233 miles on 27 Oct 2022, 2,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Oct 2010: 48,870 miles, lower than 454,668 miles on 17 Oct 2009.

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
83,281 miles · 26 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,952 miles
Average per year
3,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 86,233 miles
  • 2021 – 83,281 miles
  • 2020 – 81,345 miles
  • 2019 – 79,913 miles
  • 2018 – 77,683 miles
  • 2017 – 74,927 miles
  • 2016 – 71,963 miles
  • 2015 – 68,962 miles
  • 2014 – 65,465 miles
  • 2013 – 60,571 miles
  • 2012 – 56,610 miles
  • 2011 – 52,559 miles
  • 2010 – 48,892 miles
  • 2009 – 454,668 miles
  • 2008 – 40,693 miles
  • 2007 – 36,588 miles
  • 2006 – 32,620 miles
  • 2005 – 28,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,233 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All heavily greased / sealed (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both centre subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed in areas

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.

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Underside surface rusty and painted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,233 miles (+2,952)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    86,233 miles
    Test number
    838398721672
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All heavily greased / sealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both centre subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed in areas

  2. Pass83,281 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,281 miles
    Test number
    479047586909
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside surface rusty and painted

  3. Fail83,281 miles (+1,936)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,281 miles
    Test number
    201484648052
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside surface rusty and painted

  4. Pass81,345 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,345 miles
    Test number
    552977217221
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes and suspension components covered in grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear axle mounting bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers slow to pump

  5. Fail81,344 miles (+1,431)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,344 miles
    Test number
    663881208181
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes and suspension components covered in grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear axle mounting bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers slow to pump

  6. Pass79,913 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,913 miles
    Test number
    461689651923
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes grease covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside macpherson strut top mounting has slight up/down play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle mounting brackets corroding

  7. Fail79,913 miles (+2,230)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,913 miles
    Test number
    133411434527
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working pump cavitating but no water (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes grease covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside macpherson strut top mounting has slight up/down play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle mounting brackets corroding

  8. Pass77,683 miles (+2,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,683 miles
    Test number
    535035182356
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass74,927 miles (+132)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    74,927 miles
    Test number
    969985994327
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail74,795 miles (+2,832)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,795 miles
    Test number
    626529739966
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe to nearside corroded behind each clip (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe to offside corroded behind each clip (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' dash cam in middle of windscreen (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass71,963 miles (+3,001)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    71,963 miles
    Test number
    734403307351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,962 miles (+3,497)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    68,962 miles
    Test number
    963657682084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass65,465 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,465 miles
    Test number
    387027404324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Fail65,463 miles (+4,892)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,463 miles
    Test number
    677257504364
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass60,571 miles (+3,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,571 miles
    Test number
    145781593223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass56,610 miles (+4,051)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,610 miles
    Test number
    606501892274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  17. Pass52,559 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    52,559 miles
    Test number
    398012191239
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Fail52,557 miles (+3,665)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,557 miles
    Test number
    366621691240
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass48,892 miles (+22)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    48,892 miles
    Test number
    341498780246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteParking brake 16% only just met the required efficiency

  20. Fail48,870 miles (-405,798)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,870 miles
    Test number
    900315680215
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  21. Pass454,668 miles (+413,975)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    454,668 miles
    Test number
    492220599257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,693 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,693 miles
    Test number
    222708988208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Fail40,693 miles (+4,105)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,693 miles
    Test number
    233478888247
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass36,588 miles (+3,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    36,588 miles
    Test number
    370123687483
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass32,620 miles (+4,190)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    32,620 miles
    Test number
    294546386245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  26. Pass28,430 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    28,430 miles
    Test number
    112943795218
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about Y893 GAF

Does Y893 GAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y893 GAF expired on 4 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y893 GAF?
The MOT on Y893 GAF expired on 4 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y893 GAF done?
Y893 GAF was recorded at 86,233 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2022, an average of 3,396 miles a year.
Has Y893 GAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y893 GAF has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y893 GAF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Oct 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y893 GAF find?
Y893 GAF passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2022 with 10 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily greased / sealed; central front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both centre subframe mounts; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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