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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y901 KAEMOT history

Y901 KAE is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 13 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 123,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

Y901 KAE silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
123,814 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y901 KAE
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
13 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y901 KAE was last recorded at 123,814 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,813 miles · 8 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,814 miles
  • 2025 – 114,434 miles
  • 2024 – 106,039 miles
  • 2023 – 96,512 miles
  • 2022 – 87,803 miles
  • 2021 – 80,158 miles
  • 2020 – 74,020 miles
  • 2019 – 66,772 miles
  • 2018 – 59,379 miles
  • 2017 – 52,047 miles
  • 2016 – 48,787 miles
  • 2015 – 44,567 miles
  • 2014 – 39,689 miles
  • 2013 – 35,037 miles
  • 2012 – 30,912 miles
  • 2011 – 24,782 miles
  • 2010 – 18,833 miles
  • 2009 – 14,434 miles
  • 2008 – 9,636 miles
  • 2007 – 6,656 miles
  • 2006 – 5,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,814 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,814 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    123,814 miles
    Test number
    655671252221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail123,813 miles (+9,379)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,813 miles
    Test number
    141478119819
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,434 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    114,434 miles
    Test number
    749129844804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail114,433 miles (+8,394)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,433 miles
    Test number
    880684220004
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass106,039 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    106,039 miles
    Test number
    186878106562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail106,038 miles (+9,526)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,038 miles
    Test number
    450925000658
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass96,512 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    96,512 miles
    Test number
    670126028178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,511 miles (+8,708)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,511 miles
    Test number
    880725565170
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOther passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOther passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bonnet (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass87,803 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    87,803 miles
    Test number
    189678201026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,801 miles (+7,643)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,801 miles
    Test number
    594124737099
    • DangerousNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass80,158 miles (+6,138)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    80,158 miles
    Test number
    434389029897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,020 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    74,020 miles
    Test number
    438003821348
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail74,013 miles (+7,241)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,013 miles
    Test number
    495106867752
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass66,772 miles (+7,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    66,772 miles
    Test number
    451379306815
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass59,379 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,379 miles
    Test number
    486303824277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Fail59,378 miles (+7,331)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,378 miles
    Test number
    969491154200
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  17. Pass52,047 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    52,047 miles
    Test number
    840373097807
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail52,045 miles (+3,258)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,045 miles
    Test number
    731444853247
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass48,787 miles (+4,220)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,787 miles
    Test number
    782187234091
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass44,567 miles (+4,878)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,567 miles
    Test number
    135109485130
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVarious suspension and braking components coroded

  21. Pass39,689 miles (+4,652)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,689 miles
    Test number
    205475384442
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside inner steering rack joint slight play

  22. Pass35,037 miles (+4,125)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    35,037 miles
    Test number
    347388573167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres uneven in tread
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  23. Pass30,912 miles (+6,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30,912 miles
    Test number
    947995572102
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass24,782 miles (+5,949)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    24,782 miles
    Test number
    306841371180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass18,833 miles (+4,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    18,833 miles
    Test number
    103489560185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass14,434 miles (+4,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    14,434 miles
    Test number
    500204689118
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass9,636 miles (+2,980)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    9,636 miles
    Test number
    864160378155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass6,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    6,656 miles
    Test number
    734298297193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail6,656 miles (+890)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,656 miles
    Test number
    780698997117
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  30. Pass5,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    5,766 miles
    Test number
    572898496165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y901 KAE

Does Y901 KAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y901 KAE is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y901 KAE?
The MOT on Y901 KAE is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y901 KAE done?
Y901 KAE was recorded at 123,814 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 5,900 miles a year.
Has Y901 KAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y901 KAE has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y901 KAE 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 Y901 KAE find?
Y901 KAE passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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