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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y229 FJOMOT history

Y229 FJO is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 15 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 81,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2024.

Y229 FJO silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2025
Mileage
81,943 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 FJO
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
15 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 FJO was last recorded at 81,943 miles on 30 Oct 2024, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,930 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
1,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 81,943 miles
  • 2023 – 79,729 miles
  • 2022 – 77,593 miles
  • 2021 – 76,400 miles
  • 2020 – 75,517 miles
  • 2019 – 74,172 miles
  • 2018 – 72,476 miles
  • 2017 – 70,868 miles
  • 2016 – 69,098 miles
  • 2015 – 67,177 miles
  • 2014 – 65,471 miles
  • 2013 – 63,875 miles
  • 2012 – 62,766 miles
  • 2011 – 61,737 miles
  • 2010 – 61,236 miles
  • 2009 – 60,534 miles
  • 2008 – 58,601 miles
  • 2007 – 53,054 miles
  • 2006 – 46,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,943 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,943 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    81,943 miles
    Test number
    112107106715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail81,930 miles (+2,201)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,930 miles
    Test number
    991343216305
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass79,729 miles (+2,136)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,729 miles
    Test number
    695216539208
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass77,593 miles (+1,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,593 miles
    Test number
    614375189246
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass76,400 miles (+883)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,400 miles
    Test number
    215456970795
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  6. Pass75,517 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,517 miles
    Test number
    761371244429
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail75,507 miles (+1,335)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,507 miles
    Test number
    611740516089
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass74,172 miles (+1,696)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,172 miles
    Test number
    297191368839
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass72,476 miles (+1,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,476 miles
    Test number
    268726438673
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass70,868 miles (+1,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,868 miles
    Test number
    778852520514
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass69,098 miles (+1,921)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,098 miles
    Test number
    949811108948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass67,177 miles (+1,706)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,177 miles
    Test number
    116247001596
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryLeft hand horn not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass65,471 miles (+1,596)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,471 miles
    Test number
    238280774207
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/S/F- Headlight unit slight movement but adequotaly supported.
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Pass63,875 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    63,875 miles
    Test number
    669233983209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,766 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    62,766 miles
    Test number
    675944262292
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  16. Fail62,766 miles (+1,029)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,766 miles
    Test number
    385434662485
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  17. Pass61,737 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,737 miles
    Test number
    325386281206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,236 miles (+702)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    61,236 miles
    Test number
    841346760241
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront dics worn
  19. Pass60,534 miles (+1,933)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    60,534 miles
    Test number
    503107189293
    • NoteOffside rear and nearside rear tyres have slightly perished sidewalls.
  20. Pass58,601 miles (+5,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,601 miles
    Test number
    181890278257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  21. Pass53,054 miles (+6,132)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    53,054 miles
    Test number
    142845167200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    46,922 miles
    Test number
    732709276216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y229 FJO

Does Y229 FJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y229 FJO expired on 30 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y229 FJO?
The MOT on Y229 FJO expired on 30 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y229 FJO done?
Y229 FJO was recorded at 81,943 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2024, an average of 1,938 miles a year.
Has Y229 FJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 FJO has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y229 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 Y229 FJO find?
Y229 FJO passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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