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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.

Y246 TBE silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass112,165 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    491916521389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. Pass97,024 miles (+5,177)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    97,024 miles
    Test number
    327170168724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,847 miles (+3,807)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,847 miles
    Test number
    290876452511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    88,040 miles
    Test number
    493565987017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. Pass80,125 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    80,125 miles
    Test number
    465438899413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Pass63,558 miles (+6,540)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    63,558 miles
    Test number
    315329943045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,018 miles (+2,083)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    57,018 miles
    Test number
    147118352426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,935 miles (+2,270)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    54,935 miles
    Test number
    857962211083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. Pass47,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,226 miles
    Test number
    212558609040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. Pass43,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    43,875 miles
    Test number
    204199928037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. Pass38,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    38,642 miles
    Test number
    170049227417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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)
  27. 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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