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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y231 CGEMOT history

Y231 CGE is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 2 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2022.

Y231 CGE silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Jun 2022
Mileage
112,251 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 CGE
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
2 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jun 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y231 CGE was last recorded at 112,251 miles on 16 Sept 2022, 154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,097 miles · 24 May 2021
Between the last two tests
154 miles
Average per year
3,406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 112,251 miles
  • 2021 – 112,097 miles
  • 2020 – 111,741 miles
  • 2019 – 110,940 miles
  • 2018 – 109,891 miles
  • 2017 – 108,959 miles
  • 2016 – 106,791 miles
  • 2015 – 104,032 miles
  • 2014 – 101,342 miles
  • 2013 – 96,805 miles
  • 2012 – 92,129 miles
  • 2011 – 88,463 miles
  • 2010 – 86,476 miles
  • 2009 – 81,922 miles
  • 2008 – 71,242 miles
  • 2007 – 63,493 miles
  • 2006 – 56,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail112,251 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2 high (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryEngine cooling fan not working
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside wiper sligthy split
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox/engine damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Upper slight play macpherson strut bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail112,251 miles (+154)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,251 miles
    Test number
    331470499477
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2 high (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cooling fan not working
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper sligthy split
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox/engine damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass112,097 miles (+356)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    112,097 miles
    Test number
    113424693832
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heat sheald loose
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake down on performace
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass111,741 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    111,741 miles
    Test number
    509603380435
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail111,741 miles (+801)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,741 miles
    Test number
    246271020286
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass110,940 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    110,940 miles
    Test number
    635246310873
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail110,934 miles (+1,043)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,934 miles
    Test number
    321538467816
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass109,891 miles (+14)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    109,891 miles
    Test number
    887671865376
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper slight play macpherson strut bearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake feral hose sligthy corrded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail109,877 miles (+918)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,877 miles
    Test number
    619396817914
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers blocked? (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper slight play macpherson strut bearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake feral hose sligthy corrded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass108,959 miles (+2,168)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    108,959 miles
    Test number
    564494807184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth fronts 2 rears brake pipes coved in greese

  10. Pass106,791 miles (+2,759)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    106,791 miles
    Test number
    420427717163
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs are pitted
    • AdvisoryBoth main front to rear brake pipes have been greased
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe has been greased

  11. Pass104,032 miles (+2,690)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    104,032 miles
    Test number
    977381435135
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass101,342 miles (+4,537)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    101,342 miles
    Test number
    239802134194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,805 miles (+4,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    96,805 miles
    Test number
    245590033487
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass92,129 miles (+3,666)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    92,129 miles
    Test number
    498962922117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass88,463 miles (+1,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    88,463 miles
    Test number
    165972221162
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass86,476 miles (+4,554)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    86,476 miles
    Test number
    364842930160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    81,922 miles
    Test number
    292591819127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,922 miles (+10,680)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,922 miles
    Test number
    222421319136
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  19. Pass71,242 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    71,242 miles
    Test number
    532210018143
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Fail71,241 miles (+7,748)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,241 miles
    Test number
    203459808485
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass63,493 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    63,493 miles
    Test number
    790566437122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,478 miles (+7,035)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,478 miles
    Test number
    901424937153
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass56,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    56,443 miles
    Test number
    174121436148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y231 CGE

Does Y231 CGE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y231 CGE expired on 21 Jun 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y231 CGE?
The MOT on Y231 CGE expired on 21 Jun 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y231 CGE done?
Y231 CGE was recorded at 112,251 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2022, an average of 3,406 miles a year.
Has Y231 CGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 CGE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y231 CGE 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 Y231 CGE find?
Y231 CGE failed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2022 with 4 major defects and 10 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2 high; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; offside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 11 more.

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