
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
Pass63,875 miles (+1,109)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 63,875 miles
- Test number
- 669233983209
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass61,737 miles (+501)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 61,737 miles
- Test number
- 325386281206
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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.
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)
Pass53,054 miles (+6,132)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 53,054 miles
- Test number
- 142845167200
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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