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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,686 cc

Y203 FJOMOT history

Y203 FJO is a blue diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 201,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2023.

Y203 FJO blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2023
Mileage
201,548 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y203 FJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y203 FJO was last recorded at 201,548 miles on 25 Jul 2023, 2,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,536 miles · 15 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2,012 miles
Average per year
7,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 201,548 miles
  • 2022 – 199,536 miles
  • 2021 – 196,755 miles
  • 2020 – 193,976 miles
  • 2019 – 191,222 miles
  • 2018 – 186,636 miles
  • 2017 – 179,798 miles
  • 2016 – 176,251 miles
  • 2015 – 171,500 miles
  • 2014 – 164,229 miles
  • 2013 – 159,271 miles
  • 2012 – 151,518 miles
  • 2011 – 129,155 miles
  • 2010 – 127,387 miles
  • 2009 – 110,652 miles
  • 2008 – 104,122 miles
  • 2007 – 96,665 miles
  • 2006 – 91,921 miles
  • 2005 – 75,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail201,548 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth floor pans corroded
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail201,548 miles (+2,012)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,548 miles
    Test number
    448344503926
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth floor pans corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass199,536 miles (+2,781)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    199,536 miles
    Test number
    638607803247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass196,755 miles (+2,779)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    196,755 miles
    Test number
    727843926002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass193,976 miles (+2,754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    193,976 miles
    Test number
    717014824831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass191,222 miles (+4,586)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    191,222 miles
    Test number
    469895141463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle mounting brackets corroded

  6. Pass186,636 miles (+6,838)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    186,636 miles
    Test number
    952983357971
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on inside edge
    • AdvisoryFront subframe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear axle mount point corroded

  7. Pass179,798 miles (+3,547)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    179,798 miles
    Test number
    249849270713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wing (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle to offside (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass176,251 miles (+4,751)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    176,251 miles
    Test number
    626737805677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass171,500 miles (+7,271)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    171,500 miles
    Test number
    377421315443
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  10. Pass164,229 miles (+4,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    164,229 miles
    Test number
    269757104281
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass159,271 miles (+7,753)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    159,271 miles
    Test number
    358037013213
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pipes painted

  12. Pass151,518 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    151,518 miles
    Test number
    438279712281
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail151,518 miles (+22,363)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,518 miles
    Test number
    815866202233
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass129,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    129,155 miles
    Test number
    889752901274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail129,155 miles (+1,768)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,155 miles
    Test number
    376742001400
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass127,387 miles (+1,500)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    127,387 miles
    Test number
    850575800273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail125,887 miles (+15,235)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,887 miles
    Test number
    502229680154
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass110,652 miles (+6,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    110,652 miles
    Test number
    412296709244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass104,122 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    104,122 miles
    Test number
    120696808277
    • NoteBoth front discs are corroded
    • NoteExhaust system is corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre valve cap is missing
    • NoteRear wiper blade is perished
    • NoteWheel trims fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

  20. Fail104,122 miles (+7,457)2 dangerous5 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,122 miles
    Test number
    812175708221
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front discs are corroded
    • NoteExhaust system is corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre valve cap is missing
    • NoteRear wiper blade is perished
    • NoteWheel trims fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

  21. Pass96,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    96,665 miles
    Test number
    624490107234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail96,665 miles (+4,744)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,665 miles
    Test number
    731350507243
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass91,921 miles (+16,528)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    91,921 miles
    Test number
    292006606269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass75,393 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    75,393 miles
    Test number
    184789305252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail75,390 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,390 miles
    Test number
    641428605253
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y203 FJO

Does Y203 FJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y203 FJO expired on 9 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y203 FJO?
The MOT on Y203 FJO expired on 9 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y203 FJO done?
Y203 FJO was recorded at 201,548 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2023, an average of 7,011 miles a year.
Has Y203 FJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y203 FJO has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on Y203 FJO 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 Y203 FJO find?
Y203 FJO failed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2023 with 2 major defects and 9 advisories: nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount; both floor pans corroded, and 8 more.

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