2015 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · YT65 YLW
2015 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 51,999 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YT65 YLW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 51,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT65 YLW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Vauxhall Astra (YT65 YLW) between September 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine no oil cap fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
YT65 YLW Mileage History
- 27/09/202344,977 mi
- 27/09/202344,977 mi
- 15/01/202549,031 mi+4,054 mi
- 23/01/202651,999 mi+2,968 mi
- 23/01/202651,999 mi
Average of roughly 3,020 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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