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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y246 RJUMOT history

Y246 RJU is a grey petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2023.

Y246 RJU grey Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2024
Mileage
131,321 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y246 RJU
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
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y246 RJU was last recorded at 131,321 miles on 31 Oct 2023, 6,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,435 miles · 26 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
6,886 miles
Average per year
4,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 131,321 miles
  • 2022 – 124,435 miles
  • 2021 – 123,840 miles
  • 2020 – 123,287 miles
  • 2019 – 121,780 miles
  • 2018 – 119,954 miles
  • 2017 – 118,504 miles
  • 2016 – 116,903 miles
  • 2015 – 115,047 miles
  • 2014 – 109,210 miles
  • 2013 – 100,265 miles
  • 2012 – 91,073 miles
  • 2011 – 82,518 miles
  • 2010 – 74,151 miles
  • 2009 – 66,027 miles
  • 2008 – 58,758 miles
  • 2007 – 52,609 miles
  • 2006 – 46,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,321 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,321 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    131,321 miles
    Test number
    963394110372
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail131,231 miles (+6,796)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,231 miles
    Test number
    566539254054
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass124,435 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,435 miles
    Test number
    775081749790
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail124,435 miles (+595)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,435 miles
    Test number
    627549496815
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass123,840 miles (+553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    123,840 miles
    Test number
    686368783355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass123,287 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    123,287 miles
    Test number
    382762401258
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked/damaged but unlikely to be misread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail123,287 miles (+1,507)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,287 miles
    Test number
    142699871124
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked/damaged but unlikely to be misread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass121,780 miles (+1,826)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    121,780 miles
    Test number
    499786673948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  9. Pass119,954 miles (+1,450)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    119,954 miles
    Test number
    216171789215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass118,504 miles (+1,601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    118,504 miles
    Test number
    419712298939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass116,903 miles (+1,856)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    116,903 miles
    Test number
    135083791009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,047 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,047 miles
    Test number
    436481865018
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteHead lamp pattern weak

  13. Pass115,047 miles (+5,837)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    115,047 miles
    Test number
    979291565032
    • NoteHead lamp pattern weak

  14. Pass109,210 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    109,210 miles
    Test number
    316225954049
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail109,210 miles (+8,945)3 failures1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,210 miles
    Test number
    749685254088
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass100,265 miles (+9,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    100,265 miles
    Test number
    965883863093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass91,073 miles (+8,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    91,073 miles
    Test number
    898958552012
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass82,518 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,518 miles
    Test number
    106300061045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Fail82,518 miles (+8,367)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,518 miles
    Test number
    228330461050
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass74,151 miles (+8,124)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    74,151 miles
    Test number
    781231760092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,027 miles (+7,269)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,027 miles
    Test number
    310252569007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,758 miles (+6,149)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    58,758 miles
    Test number
    760364458001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,609 miles (+6,307)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,609 miles
    Test number
    373662677036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,302 miles
    Test number
    103631986092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y246 RJU

Does Y246 RJU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y246 RJU expired on 30 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y246 RJU?
The MOT on Y246 RJU expired on 30 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y246 RJU done?
Y246 RJU was recorded at 131,321 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2023, an average of 4,828 miles a year.
Has Y246 RJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y246 RJU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y246 RJU 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 RJU find?
Y246 RJU passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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