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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y231 PNCMOT history

Y231 PNC is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 19 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2023.

Y231 PNC silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2023
Mileage
103,265 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 PNC
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
19 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y231 PNC was last recorded at 103,265 miles on 17 Feb 2023, 3,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,976 miles · 22 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3,289 miles
Average per year
4,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 103,265 miles
  • 2022 – 99,976 miles
  • 2020 – 96,511 miles
  • 2019 – 89,098 miles
  • 2018 – 83,004 miles
  • 2017 – 75,736 miles
  • 2016 – 69,666 miles
  • 2015 – 65,449 miles
  • 2014 – 59,830 miles
  • 2013 – 55,379 miles
  • 2012 – 51,394 miles
  • 2011 – 48,198 miles
  • 2010 – 44,184 miles
  • 2009 – 39,565 miles
  • 2008 – 35,778 miles
  • 2007 – 29,690 miles
  • 2006 – 22,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail103,265 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake modification adversely affecting braking performance pipe cut and bent over (1.1.21 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system looks like deliberate cut and blank off (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged on axle (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished on side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail103,265 miles (+3,289)2 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,265 miles
    Test number
    356337840807
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake modification adversely affecting braking performance pipe cut and bent over (1.1.21 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system looks like deliberate cut and blank off (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass99,976 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,976 miles
    Test number
    805042930713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail99,972 miles (+3,461)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,972 miles
    Test number
    983991989218
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass96,511 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,511 miles
    Test number
    966908299031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail96,511 miles (+7,413)1 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,511 miles
    Test number
    552946612583
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass89,098 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,098 miles
    Test number
    471614861985
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryLower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly perished on side wall
    • AdvisoryRear axle lightly corroded in centre

  7. Fail89,098 miles (+6,094)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,098 miles
    Test number
    300373674214
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryLower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly perished on side wall
    • AdvisoryRear axle lightly corroded in centre

  8. Pass83,004 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,004 miles
    Test number
    638296305268
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre slightly perished- on outer wall

  9. Fail83,003 miles (+7,267)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,003 miles
    Test number
    683620444377
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre slightly perished- on outer wall

  10. Pass75,736 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,736 miles
    Test number
    764250337917
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

  11. Fail75,734 miles (+6,068)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,734 miles
    Test number
    278346563756
    • DangerousOffside Front Braking system leaking pipe burst (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

  12. Pass69,666 miles (+4,217)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,666 miles
    Test number
    707648086701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,449 miles (+5,619)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,449 miles
    Test number
    765635675116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,830 miles (+4,451)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,830 miles
    Test number
    849387774197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,379 miles (+3,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,379 miles
    Test number
    568911373168
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass51,394 miles (+3,196)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    51,394 miles
    Test number
    665569572173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,198 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    48,198 miles
    Test number
    865939271158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Fail48,176 miles (+3,992)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,176 miles
    Test number
    989346471144
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Pass44,184 miles (+4,619)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,184 miles
    Test number
    454597770161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,565 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,565 miles
    Test number
    191625979153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,525 miles (+3,747)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,525 miles
    Test number
    281001779135
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass35,778 miles (+6,088)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,778 miles
    Test number
    734050988154
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlastic covers on outer sills

  23. Pass29,690 miles (+6,954)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    29,690 miles
    Test number
    612526067164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    22,736 miles
    Test number
    414880576146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y231 PNC

Does Y231 PNC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y231 PNC expired on 21 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y231 PNC?
The MOT on Y231 PNC expired on 21 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y231 PNC done?
Y231 PNC was recorded at 103,265 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2023, an average of 4,832 miles a year.
Has Y231 PNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 PNC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y231 PNC 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 PNC find?
Y231 PNC failed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2023 with 2 dangerous defects and 8 major defects: offside rear brake modification adversely affecting braking performance pipe cut and bent over; offside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system looks like deliberate cut and blank off; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator, and 7 more.

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