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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,389 cc

Y238 UALMOT history

Y238 UAL is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2023.

Y238 UAL blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2024
Mileage
87,425 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 UAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,389 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 UAL was last recorded at 87,425 miles on 30 Jun 2023, 1,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,703 miles · 5 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
1,722 miles
Average per year
2,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 87,425 miles
  • 2022 – 85,703 miles
  • 2021 – 84,282 miles
  • 2020 – 83,613 miles
  • 2019 – 81,664 miles
  • 2018 – 79,813 miles
  • 2017 – 79,275 miles
  • 2016 – 78,014 miles
  • 2015 – 74,414 miles
  • 2014 – 71,134 miles
  • 2013 – 67,636 miles
  • 2011 – 60,477 miles
  • 2010 – 59,251 miles
  • 2009 – 54,642 miles
  • 2008 – 50,574 miles
  • 2007 – 45,554 miles
  • 2006 – 41,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,425 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,425 miles (+1,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    87,425 miles
    Test number
    340893231421
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass85,703 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    85,703 miles
    Test number
    163496551033
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail85,703 miles (+1,421)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,703 miles
    Test number
    211152306430
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass84,282 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    84,282 miles
    Test number
    250590635742
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNsf mirror cover missing

  5. Fail84,282 miles (+669)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,282 miles
    Test number
    650237856600
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNsf mirror cover missing

  6. Pass83,613 miles (+1,949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    83,613 miles
    Test number
    913640463572
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  7. Pass81,664 miles (+1,851)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,664 miles
    Test number
    156284351085
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box slightly corroded

  8. Pass79,813 miles (+538)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,813 miles
    Test number
    267924607186
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  9. Pass79,275 miles (+1,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    79,275 miles
    Test number
    711126829395
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  10. Pass78,014 miles (+3,600)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,014 miles
    Test number
    571976333622
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Pass74,414 miles (+3,280)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,414 miles
    Test number
    487961695076
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust back box slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  12. Pass71,134 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,134 miles
    Test number
    498069414131
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  13. Fail71,134 miles (+3,498)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,134 miles
    Test number
    288098614482
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  14. Pass67,636 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,636 miles
    Test number
    949322593066
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  15. Fail67,636 miles (+7,159)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,636 miles
    Test number
    267917983057
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  16. Pass60,477 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,477 miles
    Test number
    606589961286
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Fail60,477 miles (+1,226)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,477 miles
    Test number
    428266861296
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureMacpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass59,251 miles (+4,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,251 miles
    Test number
    791792570218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass54,642 miles (+4,068)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,642 miles
    Test number
    461288569241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,574 miles (+5,020)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    50,574 miles
    Test number
    844074878293
    • NoteO/s rear tyre outer wall cracked

  21. Pass45,554 miles (+4,065)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,554 miles
    Test number
    363418147492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    41,489 miles
    Test number
    404080276191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y238 UAL

Does Y238 UAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y238 UAL expired on 12 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y238 UAL?
The MOT on Y238 UAL expired on 12 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y238 UAL done?
Y238 UAL was recorded at 87,425 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2023, an average of 2,697 miles a year.
Has Y238 UAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 UAL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on Y238 UAL 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 Y238 UAL find?
Y238 UAL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2023 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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