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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y241 RCTMOT history

Y241 RCT is a grey petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 6 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 91,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2024.

Y241 RCT grey Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2025
Mileage
91,425 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y241 RCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y241 RCT was last recorded at 91,425 miles on 19 Mar 2024, 2,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,028 miles · 8 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,397 miles
Average per year
2,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 91,425 miles
  • 2023 – 89,028 miles
  • 2022 – 86,415 miles
  • 2021 – 84,472 miles
  • 2020 – 81,967 miles
  • 2019 – 80,378 miles
  • 2018 – 78,436 miles
  • 2017 – 75,691 miles
  • 2016 – 73,560 miles
  • 2015 – 70,434 miles
  • 2014 – 65,206 miles
  • 2013 – 63,789 miles
  • 2012 – 63,695 miles
  • 2011 – 62,936 miles
  • 2010 – 61,755 miles
  • 2009 – 59,991 miles
  • 2008 – 54,629 miles
  • 2007 – 47,454 miles
  • 2006 – 41,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,425 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,425 miles (+2,397)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    91,425 miles
    Test number
    253057848884
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass89,028 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    89,028 miles
    Test number
    152094226678
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes and brake flex ferels corroding
    • AdvisoryRear road srings corrodng
    • AdvisoryRear tyre walls weak
    • AdvisorySlight wear on front and rear suspension bushes

  3. Fail89,028 miles (+2,613)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,028 miles
    Test number
    222254385915
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes and brake flex ferels corroding
    • AdvisoryRear road srings corrodng
    • AdvisoryRear tyre walls weak
    • AdvisorySlight wear on front and rear suspension bushes

  4. Pass86,415 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,415 miles
    Test number
    777893767580
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail86,415 miles (+1,943)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,415 miles
    Test number
    919607815387
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass84,472 miles (+2,505)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,472 miles
    Test number
    540534398047
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass81,967 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    81,967 miles
    Test number
    338448928719
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail81,967 miles (+1,589)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,967 miles
    Test number
    212636191241
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass80,378 miles (+1,942)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,378 miles
    Test number
    971960375803
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,436 miles (+2,745)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,436 miles
    Test number
    398273017493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes greased

  11. Pass75,691 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,691 miles
    Test number
    751399330637
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes corroded

  12. Fail75,691 miles (+2,131)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,691 miles
    Test number
    969848735689
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes corroded

  13. Pass73,560 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,560 miles
    Test number
    392080655822
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes corroded

  14. Fail73,560 miles (+3,126)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,560 miles
    Test number
    257615193502
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes corroded

  15. Fail70,434 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,434 miles
    Test number
    859732065090
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass70,434 miles (+5,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,434 miles
    Test number
    877942865068
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass65,206 miles (+1,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,206 miles
    Test number
    177093564484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass63,789 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,789 miles
    Test number
    635021883035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,695 miles
    Test number
    247310682047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,695 miles (+759)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,695 miles
    Test number
    415020682000
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass62,936 miles (+1,181)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,936 miles
    Test number
    317043261083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,755 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,755 miles
    Test number
    841938070013
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail61,751 miles (+1,760)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,751 miles
    Test number
    224668270007
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass59,991 miles (+5,362)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    59,991 miles
    Test number
    984225579014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,629 miles (+7,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,629 miles
    Test number
    870987488056
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass47,454 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,454 miles
    Test number
    754076287084
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail47,454 miles (+5,542)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,454 miles
    Test number
    190271687485
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass41,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,912 miles
    Test number
    202420086026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail41,912 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,912 miles
    Test number
    701784976049
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about Y241 RCT

Does Y241 RCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y241 RCT expired on 26 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y241 RCT?
The MOT on Y241 RCT expired on 26 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y241 RCT done?
Y241 RCT was recorded at 91,425 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2024, an average of 2,749 miles a year.
Has Y241 RCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y241 RCT has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y241 RCT 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 Y241 RCT find?
Y241 RCT passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased.

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