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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y218 PBMMOT history

Y218 PBM is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 166,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2021.

Y218 PBM blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2022
Mileage
166,460 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2021
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y218 PBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y218 PBM was last recorded at 166,460 miles on 3 Dec 2021, 4,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Aug 2016: 135,182 miles, lower than 135,670 miles on 27 Jul 2016.

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
162,289 miles · 24 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
4,171 miles
Average per year
6,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 166,460 miles
  • 2020 – 162,289 miles
  • 2019 – 153,449 miles
  • 2018 – 147,979 miles
  • 2017 – 141,664 miles
  • 2016 – 135,182 miles
  • 2015 – 131,220 miles
  • 2014 – 126,785 miles
  • 2013 – 122,605 miles
  • 2012 – 111,893 miles
  • 2011 – 98,832 miles
  • 2010 – 89,630 miles
  • 2009 – 86,645 miles
  • 2008 – 82,951 miles
  • 2007 – 77,476 miles
  • 2006 – 66,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,460 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine oil low (topped up for emission check)

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear tyre cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass166,460 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    166,460 miles
    Test number
    740233238646
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low (topped up for emission check)

  2. Fail166,460 miles (+4,171)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,460 miles
    Test number
    425572216855
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low (topped up for emission check)

  3. Pass162,289 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    162,289 miles
    Test number
    666254316935
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps faded slightly

  4. Fail162,289 miles (+8,840)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,289 miles
    Test number
    854494756189
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps faded slightly

  5. Pass153,449 miles (+5,470)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    153,449 miles
    Test number
    190074235991
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  6. Pass147,979 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    147,979 miles
    Test number
    481579245951
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail147,979 miles (+6,315)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,979 miles
    Test number
    552557989520
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass141,664 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    141,664 miles
    Test number
    315669925831
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking

  9. Fail141,651 miles (+6,469)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,651 miles
    Test number
    148826376502
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking

  10. Pass135,182 miles (-488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    135,182 miles
    Test number
    458699020779
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Pipes that run along n/s rear to compensator and to n/s/r wheel (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail135,670 miles (+4,450)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,670 miles
    Test number
    830957010968
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both, and n/s split (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced and looks too low (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Pipes that run along n/s rear to compensator and to n/s/r wheel (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass131,220 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    131,220 miles
    Test number
    115983825222
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Fail131,219 miles (+4,434)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,219 miles
    Test number
    915692525228
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Fail126,785 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,785 miles
    Test number
    326448724259
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass126,785 miles (+4,180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    126,785 miles
    Test number
    436308224284
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass122,605 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    122,605 miles
    Test number
    998425443259
    • AdvisoryInner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail122,605 miles (+10,712)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,605 miles
    Test number
    669352943212
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryInner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass111,893 miles (+13,061)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    111,893 miles
    Test number
    757843842264
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront tyre getting low 2mm & 3mm

  19. Pass98,832 miles (+9,202)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    98,832 miles
    Test number
    845451051249
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket broken but still surports exhaust
    • NoteNs blade split at ends

  20. Pass89,630 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    89,630 miles
    Test number
    642644400112
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail89,627 miles (+2,982)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,627 miles
    Test number
    940923600148
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass86,645 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    86,645 miles
    Test number
    804060119175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail86,642 miles (+3,691)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,642 miles
    Test number
    270257099023
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass82,951 miles (+5,475)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    82,951 miles
    Test number
    621658478085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass77,476 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    77,476 miles
    Test number
    414140507187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail77,469 miles (+10,534)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,469 miles
    Test number
    543794597067
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass66,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    66,935 miles
    Test number
    571990256138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y218 PBM

Does Y218 PBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y218 PBM expired on 21 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y218 PBM?
The MOT on Y218 PBM expired on 21 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y218 PBM done?
Y218 PBM was recorded at 166,460 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2021, an average of 6,416 miles a year.
Has Y218 PBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y218 PBM has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y218 PBM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y218 PBM find?
Y218 PBM passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2021 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; engine oil low (topped up for emission check).

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