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Vauxhall Astra

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,598 cc

R468 HTYMOT history

R468 HTY is a green petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 80,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2023
Mileage
80,212 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R468 HTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R468 HTY was last recorded at 80,212 miles on 2 Sept 2022, 1,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Sept 2015: 69,170 miles, lower than 87,860 miles on 7 Aug 2014.

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
78,647 miles · 8 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
1,565 miles
Average per year
1,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 80,212 miles
  • 2021 – 78,647 miles
  • 2020 – 76,910 miles
  • 2019 – 75,635 miles
  • 2018 – 73,312 miles
  • 2017 – 71,764 miles
  • 2016 – 70,376 miles
  • 2015 – 69,170 miles
  • 2014 – 87,860 miles
  • 2013 – 66,716 miles
  • 2012 – 65,659 miles
  • 2011 – 64,458 miles
  • 2010 – 63,205 miles
  • 2009 – 61,904 miles
  • 2008 – 61,075 miles
  • 2007 – 60,341 miles
  • 2006 – 58,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,212 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBody showing signs of corrosion no sharp edges at test

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • N/s+o/s body sills flexing when pressed by hand

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,212 miles (+1,565)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,212 miles
    Test number
    734659139638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody showing signs of corrosion no sharp edges at test

  2. Pass78,647 miles (+1,737)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,647 miles
    Test number
    462107390088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody sills showing signs of corrosion not holed at test
    • AdvisoryO/s front mud flap loose
    • AdvisoryO/srear spring coil bound

  3. Pass76,910 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,910 miles
    Test number
    164190398867
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s+o/s body sills flexing when pressed by hand

  4. Fail76,910 miles (+1,275)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,910 miles
    Test number
    939924276960
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits poss due to rear silencer fault (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s+o/s body sills flexing when pressed by hand

  5. Pass75,635 miles (+131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,635 miles
    Test number
    573529029079
    • AdvisoryUnderside and body showing signs of corrosion

  6. Fail75,504 miles (+2,192)3 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,504 miles
    Test number
    460622393551
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass73,312 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,312 miles
    Test number
    548368414085
    • AdvisoryO/sr body sill flexis when pressed by hand
    • AdvisoryPoss bad connection on o/sr side light

  8. Fail73,312 miles (+1,548)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,312 miles
    Test number
    707644299286
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/sr body sill flexis when pressed by hand
    • AdvisoryPoss bad connection on o/sr side light

  9. Pass71,764 miles (+1,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,764 miles
    Test number
    905647202203
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBody sills flexing when pressed by hand

  10. Pass70,376 miles (+1,206)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,376 miles
    Test number
    907987320869
    • AdvisoryBody work showing signs of corrosion no sharp edges at test
    • AdvisoryBrake discs pitted
    • AdvisoryOsf brake pipe coated making asessment hard
    • AdvisoryRear no plate starting to fade

  11. Pass69,170 miles (-18,690)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,170 miles
    Test number
    667937042787
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryO/sf a/roll bar bushes showing signs of wear
    • AdvisoryO/sr body sill flexing when pressed by hand

  12. Pass87,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    87,860 miles
    Test number
    138229014288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,860 miles (+21,144)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,860 miles
    Test number
    388678114260
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass66,716 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    66,716 miles
    Test number
    645485923215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,659 miles (+1,201)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    65,659 miles
    Test number
    969897322203
    • NoteN/sr tyre close to limit o/sr has awear fault that may be a start of seperation
    • NoteO/sr brake has low performance inspection recomended

  16. Pass64,458 miles (+1,253)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,458 miles
    Test number
    368278241450
    • NoteO/sfb/pipe showin g slight corrosion n/sf wheel air leak at rim
    • NoteO/sr brake low reading on service +h/brake inspection recmmended

  17. Pass63,205 miles (+1,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    63,205 miles
    Test number
    752429430226
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Pass61,904 miles (+829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    61,904 miles
    Test number
    784354329223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass61,075 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    61,075 miles
    Test number
    652254528276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,341 miles (+1,585)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    60,341 miles
    Test number
    733332827277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/sfr whishbone bush on limit for fail criteria o/sfr w/bone bush starting to fold

  21. Pass58,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    58,756 miles
    Test number
    520219526266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,756 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,756 miles
    Test number
    160988626253
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAll tyres close to limit n/s+o/sf w/bone bushes starting to fold

Questions about R468 HTY

Does R468 HTY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R468 HTY expired on 10 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R468 HTY?
The MOT on R468 HTY expired on 10 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R468 HTY done?
R468 HTY was recorded at 80,212 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2022, an average of 1,337 miles a year.
Has R468 HTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R468 HTY has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on R468 HTY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R468 HTY find?
R468 HTY passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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