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Vauxhall Astra

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y242 HCHMOT history

Y242 HCH is a green petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

Y242 HCH green Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
115,969 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 HCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y242 HCH was last recorded at 115,969 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,964 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,969 miles
  • 2025 – 114,886 miles
  • 2024 – 113,121 miles
  • 2023 – 111,422 miles
  • 2022 – 109,380 miles
  • 2021 – 107,211 miles
  • 2020 – 106,066 miles
  • 2019 – 103,181 miles
  • 2018 – 100,334 miles
  • 2017 – 98,182 miles
  • 2016 – 95,325 miles
  • 2015 – 91,544 miles
  • 2014 – 87,265 miles
  • 2013 – 83,345 miles
  • 2012 – 78,867 miles
  • 2011 – 71,855 miles
  • 2010 – 63,828 miles
  • 2009 – 56,423 miles
  • 2008 – 50,544 miles
  • 2007 – 43,255 miles
  • 2006 – 36,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,969 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2020

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 a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,969 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    115,969 miles
    Test number
    579951525842
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,964 miles (+1,078)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,964 miles
    Test number
    473795591479
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,886 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    114,886 miles
    Test number
    331858078388
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail114,886 miles (+1,765)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,886 miles
    Test number
    506520115894
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass113,121 miles (+1,699)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    113,121 miles
    Test number
    163387906553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass111,422 miles (+2,042)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,422 miles
    Test number
    196984725652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,380 miles (+2,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    109,380 miles
    Test number
    728911221652
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass107,211 miles (+1,145)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,211 miles
    Test number
    108925421493
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass106,066 miles (+2,885)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,066 miles
    Test number
    805003979409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass103,181 miles (+2,847)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,181 miles
    Test number
    279457658236
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPoor headlight aim
    • AdvisorySlight play in o.s drop link
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes corroded

  11. Pass100,334 miles (+2,152)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    100,334 miles
    Test number
    861145187519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass98,182 miles (+2,857)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    98,182 miles
    Test number
    258429222064
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass95,325 miles (+3,781)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,325 miles
    Test number
    398429796539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,544 miles (+4,279)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,544 miles
    Test number
    489164455037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,265 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    87,265 miles
    Test number
    798098054008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail87,265 miles (+3,920)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,265 miles
    Test number
    216728254096
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass83,345 miles (+4,478)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    83,345 miles
    Test number
    369857933030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  18. Pass78,867 miles (+7,012)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    78,867 miles
    Test number
    148928542016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBack box rotten
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  19. Pass71,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    71,855 miles
    Test number
    369000061010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,855 miles (+8,027)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,855 miles
    Test number
    959329951060
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass63,828 miles (+7,405)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    63,828 miles
    Test number
    800594750006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass56,423 miles (+5,879)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    56,423 miles
    Test number
    513815159035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,544 miles (+7,289)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    50,544 miles
    Test number
    512016858066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,255 miles (+6,468)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    43,255 miles
    Test number
    883951257079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    36,787 miles
    Test number
    142218146467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y242 HCH

Does Y242 HCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y242 HCH is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y242 HCH?
The MOT on Y242 HCH is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y242 HCH done?
Y242 HCH was recorded at 115,969 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 3,952 miles a year.
Has Y242 HCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 HCH has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y242 HCH 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 HCH find?
Y242 HCH passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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