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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y242 EEBMOT history

Y242 EEB is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 16 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 24,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2024.

Y242 EEB silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2025
Mileage
24,988 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2024
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 EEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y242 EEB was last recorded at 24,988 miles on 22 Nov 2024, 1,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,146 miles · 14 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,842 miles
Average per year
612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 24,988 miles
  • 2023 – 23,146 miles
  • 2022 – 22,855 miles
  • 2021 – 22,378 miles
  • 2020 – 21,564 miles
  • 2019 – 21,266 miles
  • 2018 – 20,017 miles
  • 2017 – 18,645 miles
  • 2016 – 18,465 miles
  • 2015 – 17,616 miles
  • 2014 – 17,414 miles
  • 2013 – 17,152 miles
  • 2012 – 16,835 miles
  • 2011 – 16,488 miles
  • 2010 – 15,430 miles
  • 2009 – 14,734 miles
  • 2008 – 14,640 miles
  • 2007 – 14,302 miles
  • 2006 – 13,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,988 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,988 miles (+1,842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    24,988 miles
    Test number
    966601135720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass23,146 miles (+291)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    23,146 miles
    Test number
    119151775234
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface rust on all under body and suspension components

  3. Pass22,855 miles (+477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    22,855 miles
    Test number
    362330431249
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass22,378 miles (+814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    22,378 miles
    Test number
    456388908816
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass21,564 miles (+298)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    21,564 miles
    Test number
    666819735535
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass21,266 miles (+1,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    21,266 miles
    Test number
    119733247719
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass20,017 miles (+1,372)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    20,017 miles
    Test number
    784638497633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass18,645 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    18,645 miles
    Test number
    457129722786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,465 miles (+849)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    18,465 miles
    Test number
    680117454758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,616 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    17,616 miles
    Test number
    211306182073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,414 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    17,414 miles
    Test number
    177315714372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,152 miles (+317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    17,152 miles
    Test number
    289521513343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass16,835 miles (+347)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    16,835 miles
    Test number
    716343612357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,488 miles (+1,058)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    16,488 miles
    Test number
    228939811313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,430 miles (+696)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    15,430 miles
    Test number
    472954410318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    14,734 miles
    Test number
    604414719358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail14,734 miles (+94)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,734 miles
    Test number
    492653819319
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass14,640 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    14,640 miles
    Test number
    731052118363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,302 miles (+671)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    14,302 miles
    Test number
    812163017339
    • NoteAll tyre sidewalls are cracked/perished

  20. Pass13,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    13,631 miles
    Test number
    961684526164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y242 EEB

Does Y242 EEB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y242 EEB expired on 5 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y242 EEB?
The MOT on Y242 EEB expired on 5 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y242 EEB done?
Y242 EEB was recorded at 24,988 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2024, an average of 612 miles a year.
Has Y242 EEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 EEB has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2009.
Has the mileage on Y242 EEB 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 Y242 EEB find?
Y242 EEB passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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