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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,198 cc

Y242 RLCMOT history

Y242 RLC is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 23 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 182,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2022.

Y242 RLC silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2023
Mileage
182,701 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 RLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y242 RLC was last recorded at 182,701 miles on 10 Aug 2022, 2,820 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,881 miles · 21 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
2,820 miles
Average per year
6,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 182,701 miles
  • 2021 – 179,881 miles
  • 2020 – 178,286 miles
  • 2019 – 174,945 miles
  • 2018 – 171,946 miles
  • 2017 – 168,011 miles
  • 2016 – 164,273 miles
  • 2015 – 154,945 miles
  • 2014 – 149,580 miles
  • 2013 – 143,973 miles
  • 2012 – 138,107 miles
  • 2011 – 133,271 miles
  • 2010 – 129,096 miles
  • 2009 – 121,328 miles
  • 2008 – 115,731 miles
  • 2007 – 95,502 miles
  • 2006 – 84,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,701 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,701 miles (+2,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    182,701 miles
    Test number
    258338512643
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass179,881 miles (+1,595)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    179,881 miles
    Test number
    207908544230
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass178,286 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    178,286 miles
    Test number
    560600101227
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail178,286 miles (+3,341)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,286 miles
    Test number
    475414944578
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass174,945 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    174,945 miles
    Test number
    724433944581
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail174,937 miles (+2,991)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,937 miles
    Test number
    633754509709
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass171,946 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    171,946 miles
    Test number
    322741912524
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded under vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail171,946 miles (+3,935)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,946 miles
    Test number
    968528037118
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded under vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass168,011 miles (+3,738)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    168,011 miles
    Test number
    509741938039
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel line corroded
    • AdvisoryPark brake low

  10. Pass164,273 miles (+9,328)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    164,273 miles
    Test number
    107668731982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass154,945 miles (+5,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    154,945 miles
    Test number
    195872468925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass149,580 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    149,580 miles
    Test number
    139456824246
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail149,579 miles (+5,606)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,579 miles
    Test number
    417586024236
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass143,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    143,973 miles
    Test number
    307361623287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail143,972 miles (+5,865)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,972 miles
    Test number
    895501323282
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass138,107 miles (+4,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    138,107 miles
    Test number
    208859912275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass133,271 miles (+4,175)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    133,271 miles
    Test number
    858524211219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass129,096 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    129,096 miles
    Test number
    142558520220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail129,096 miles (+7,768)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,096 miles
    Test number
    311718520284
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass121,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    121,328 miles
    Test number
    622500439289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail121,327 miles (+5,596)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,327 miles
    Test number
    353460739484
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  22. Pass115,731 miles (+20,229)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    115,731 miles
    Test number
    110008828202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail95,502 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,502 miles
    Test number
    333790037458
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass95,502 miles (+11,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    95,502 miles
    Test number
    682460637264
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass84,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    84,112 miles
    Test number
    480490326275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail84,112 miles4 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,112 miles
    Test number
    122730426252
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

Questions about Y242 RLC

Does Y242 RLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y242 RLC expired on 17 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y242 RLC?
The MOT on Y242 RLC expired on 17 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y242 RLC done?
Y242 RLC was recorded at 182,701 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2022, an average of 6,160 miles a year.
Has Y242 RLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 RLC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on Y242 RLC 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 RLC find?
Y242 RLC passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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