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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y243 BPCMOT history

Y243 BPC is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 130,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

Y243 BPC silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
130,679 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y243 BPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y243 BPC was last recorded at 130,679 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
129,870 miles · 1 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
809 miles
Average per year
4,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,679 miles
  • 2025 – 129,870 miles
  • 2024 – 128,763 miles
  • 2023 – 127,525 miles
  • 2022 – 126,061 miles
  • 2021 – 123,814 miles
  • 2019 – 120,321 miles
  • 2018 – 116,697 miles
  • 2017 – 112,932 miles
  • 2016 – 108,417 miles
  • 2015 – 102,758 miles
  • 2014 – 96,141 miles
  • 2013 – 91,114 miles
  • 2012 – 85,577 miles
  • 2011 – 78,615 miles
  • 2010 – 71,195 miles
  • 2009 – 65,213 miles
  • 2008 – 59,819 miles
  • 2007 – 54,765 miles
  • 2006 – 48,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,679 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,679 miles (+809)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    130,679 miles
    Test number
    202368093939
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass129,870 miles (+1,107)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    129,870 miles
    Test number
    644848012210
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

  3. Pass128,763 miles (+1,238)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    128,763 miles
    Test number
    288554407999
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass127,525 miles (+1,464)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    127,525 miles
    Test number
    700181906800
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass126,061 miles (+2,247)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    126,061 miles
    Test number
    856125195189
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass123,814 miles (+3,493)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    123,814 miles
    Test number
    437024898782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,321 miles (+3,624)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    120,321 miles
    Test number
    324832072416
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,697 miles (+3,765)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,697 miles
    Test number
    494171180003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,932 miles (+4,515)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,932 miles
    Test number
    363876540297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,417 miles (+5,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    108,417 miles
    Test number
    213561126926
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose under sub frame (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating

  11. Pass102,758 miles (+6,617)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,758 miles
    Test number
    918142485057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorating

  12. Pass96,141 miles (+5,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,141 miles
    Test number
    816804264027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass91,114 miles (+5,537)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    91,114 miles
    Test number
    585356063023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,577 miles (+6,962)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,577 miles
    Test number
    957339152053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,615 miles (+7,420)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    78,615 miles
    Test number
    727294651034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,195 miles (+5,982)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,195 miles
    Test number
    420067040056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,213 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,213 miles
    Test number
    814624359042
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Fail65,213 miles (+5,394)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,213 miles
    Test number
    721074959011
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass59,819 miles (+5,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,819 miles
    Test number
    233246158037
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass54,765 miles (+6,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,765 miles
    Test number
    692894657099
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass48,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,320 miles
    Test number
    271452456084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y243 BPC

Does Y243 BPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y243 BPC is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y243 BPC?
The MOT on Y243 BPC is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y243 BPC done?
Y243 BPC was recorded at 130,679 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 4,118 miles a year.
Has Y243 BPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y243 BPC has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2009.
Has the mileage on Y243 BPC 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 Y243 BPC find?
Y243 BPC passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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