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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y246 PLEMOT history

Y246 PLE is a grey petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 29 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

Y246 PLE grey Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2025
Mileage
143,425 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y246 PLE
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
29 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y246 PLE was last recorded at 143,425 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 7,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,093 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,332 miles
Average per year
5,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,425 miles
  • 2024 – 136,093 miles
  • 2023 – 132,546 miles
  • 2022 – 125,625 miles
  • 2021 – 121,340 miles
  • 2020 – 117,366 miles
  • 2019 – 111,685 miles
  • 2018 – 105,262 miles
  • 2017 – 99,947 miles
  • 2016 – 92,924 miles
  • 2015 – 86,825 miles
  • 2014 – 80,945 miles
  • 2013 – 77,805 miles
  • 2012 – 73,271 miles
  • 2011 – 69,168 miles
  • 2010 – 64,936 miles
  • 2009 – 60,572 miles
  • 2008 – 54,895 miles
  • 2007 – 49,458 miles
  • 2006 – 44,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail143,425 miles
  • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers not parking in the right position (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle plastic inner wing (5.2.3 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • 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))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail143,425 miles (+7,332)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,425 miles
    Test number
    817977976975
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers not parking in the right position (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle plastic inner wing (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  2. Pass136,093 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,093 miles
    Test number
    746020402010
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail136,093 miles (+3,547)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,093 miles
    Test number
    913515503541
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass132,546 miles (+6,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    132,546 miles
    Test number
    690692612904
    • 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))

  5. Pass125,625 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    125,625 miles
    Test number
    913802222061
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail125,624 miles (+4,284)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,624 miles
    Test number
    819909926041
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust system broken (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box pipe snapped off not connected to rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine has a misfire this will cause a problem with emissions

  7. Pass121,340 miles (+3,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    121,340 miles
    Test number
    999255067073
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  8. Pass117,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    117,366 miles
    Test number
    942987566266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail117,366 miles (+5,681)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,366 miles
    Test number
    281367661107
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  10. Pass111,685 miles (+6,423)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    111,685 miles
    Test number
    650971578453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,262 miles (+5,315)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    105,262 miles
    Test number
    250091958395
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass99,947 miles (+7,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    99,947 miles
    Test number
    788656140780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre low tread
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded

  13. Pass92,924 miles (+6,099)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    92,924 miles
    Test number
    221324616311
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated and broken hanger

  14. Pass86,825 miles (+5,880)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    86,825 miles
    Test number
    829312815234
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded and at centre joint

  15. Pass80,945 miles (+3,140)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    80,945 miles
    Test number
    659441614200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,805 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    77,805 miles
    Test number
    215819713296
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  17. Fail77,805 miles (+4,534)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,805 miles
    Test number
    666869113293
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  18. Pass73,271 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    73,271 miles
    Test number
    236561622265
    • NoteRear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

  19. Fail73,271 miles (+4,103)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,271 miles
    Test number
    716551722271
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • NoteRear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

  20. Pass69,168 miles (+4,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    69,168 miles
    Test number
    908322101202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass64,936 miles (+4,364)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    64,936 miles
    Test number
    600678410240
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNear side+off side sill covers fitted

  22. Pass60,572 miles (+5,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    60,572 miles
    Test number
    493265719284
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass54,895 miles (+5,437)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    54,895 miles
    Test number
    814257008227
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in offside steering rack

  24. Pass49,458 miles (+5,254)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    49,458 miles
    Test number
    644624207263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    44,204 miles
    Test number
    670540926270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y246 PLE

Does Y246 PLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y246 PLE expired on 10 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y246 PLE?
The MOT on Y246 PLE expired on 10 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y246 PLE done?
Y246 PLE was recorded at 143,425 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 5,178 miles a year.
Has Y246 PLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y246 PLE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y246 PLE 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 Y246 PLE find?
Y246 PLE failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 9 major defects and 3 advisories: driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers not parking in the right position; emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 9 more.

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