
Vauxhall Astra
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
Y246 TBEMOT history
Y246 TBE is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 17 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 112,165 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 112,165 mi
- At MOT on 1 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,551 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y246 TBE
- 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
- 17 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y246 TBE was last recorded at 112,165 miles on 1 Feb 2023, 9,882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 102,283 miles · 17 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 9,882 miles
- Average per year
- 4,551 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 112,165 miles
- 2021 – 102,283 miles
- 2020 – 97,024 miles
- 2019 – 91,847 miles
- 2018 – 88,040 miles
- 2017 – 84,539 miles
- 2016 – 80,125 miles
- 2015 – 75,839 miles
- 2014 – 70,813 miles
- 2013 – 63,558 miles
- 2012 – 57,018 miles
- 2011 – 54,935 miles
- 2010 – 52,665 miles
- 2009 – 47,226 miles
- 2008 – 43,875 miles
- 2007 – 38,642 miles
- 2006 – 34,834 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Full MOT history
27 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,165 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 112,165 miles
- Test number
- 212768863885
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 491916521389
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 421384456243
- MajorFront Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Pass102,283 miles (+5,259)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 102,283 miles
- Test number
- 398661865466
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryWipers deteriated
Pass97,024 miles (+5,177)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 97,024 miles
- Test number
- 327170168724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,847 miles (+3,807)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 91,847 miles
- Test number
- 290876452511
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,040 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 88,040 miles
- Test number
- 493565987017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,040 miles (+3,501)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,040 miles
- Test number
- 624965294751
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,539 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 84,539 miles
- Test number
- 974256205721
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail84,939 miles (+4,814)1 dangerous8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,939 miles
- Test number
- 801921268027
- DangerousRear Exhaust system not adequately supported middle and rear exhaust silencer joint badly corroded at rear (7.1.1)
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre side wall cracked to cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush rubber bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush rubber bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens (1.8.A.1b)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,125 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 80,125 miles
- Test number
- 465438899413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,118 miles (+4,279)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,118 miles
- Test number
- 107729265096
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Pass75,839 miles (+19)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 75,839 miles
- Test number
- 995404755077
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteSlight oil leak from steering rack
Fail75,820 miles (+5,007)6 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,820 miles
- Test number
- 179590155022
- FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteSlight oil leak from steering rack
Fail70,813 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,813 miles
- Test number
- 605171844024
- Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteSlight leak steering rack
Pass70,813 miles (+7,255)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 70,813 miles
- Test number
- 629981844094
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteSlight leak steering rack
Pass63,558 miles (+6,540)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 63,558 miles
- Test number
- 315329943045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,018 miles (+2,083)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 57,018 miles
- Test number
- 147118352426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,935 miles (+2,270)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 54,935 miles
- Test number
- 857962211083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,665 miles (+5,439)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 52,665 miles
- Test number
- 490883020088
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass47,226 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 47,226 miles
- Test number
- 212558609040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,226 miles (+3,351)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,226 miles
- Test number
- 643868509087
- Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Pass43,875 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 43,875 miles
- Test number
- 204199928037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,870 miles (+5,228)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,870 miles
- Test number
- 363779628052
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass38,642 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 38,642 miles
- Test number
- 170049227417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,642 miles (+3,808)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,642 miles
- Test number
- 204879827045
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass34,834 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 34,834 miles
- Test number
- 942244436042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y246 TBE
- Does Y246 TBE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y246 TBE expired on 26 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y246 TBE?
- The MOT on Y246 TBE expired on 26 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y246 TBE done?
- Y246 TBE was recorded at 112,165 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2023, an average of 4,551 miles a year.
- Has Y246 TBE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y246 TBE has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y246 TBE 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 TBE find?
- Y246 TBE passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle bracket, and 2 more.
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