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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y251 BNHMOT history

Y251 BNH is a grey petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 12 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 90,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2024.

Y251 BNH grey Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2025
Mileage
90,620 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2024
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y251 BNH
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
12 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y251 BNH was last recorded at 90,620 miles on 16 Dec 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,617 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 90,620 miles
  • 2023 – 86,212 miles
  • 2022 – 80,919 miles
  • 2021 – 74,063 miles
  • 2020 – 66,753 miles
  • 2019 – 62,243 miles
  • 2018 – 61,098 miles
  • 2017 – 59,446 miles
  • 2016 – 58,338 miles
  • 2015 – 57,492 miles
  • 2014 – 56,465 miles
  • 2013 – 55,215 miles
  • 2012 – 53,021 miles
  • 2011 – 51,776 miles
  • 2010 – 49,440 miles
  • 2009 – 44,140 miles
  • 2008 – 40,986 miles
  • 2007 – 37,644 miles
  • 2006 – 35,494 miles
  • 2005 – 31,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,620 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle bracket very rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Seat blet slightly slow at retuning

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,620 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    90,620 miles
    Test number
    898895814543
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle bracket very rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail90,617 miles (+4,405)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,617 miles
    Test number
    118836036422
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle bracket very rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass86,212 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    86,212 miles
    Test number
    354176348795
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat blet slightly slow at retuning
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat blet slightly slow at retuning
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail86,209 miles (+5,290)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,209 miles
    Test number
    698045210005
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat blet slightly slow at retuning
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat blet slightly slow at retuning
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,919 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    80,919 miles
    Test number
    603564202471
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail80,916 miles (+6,853)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,916 miles
    Test number
    296341359738
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass74,063 miles (+7,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    74,063 miles
    Test number
    521652433791
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass66,753 miles (+4,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,753 miles
    Test number
    500724138390
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass62,243 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,243 miles
    Test number
    218842053573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,240 miles (+1,142)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,240 miles
    Test number
    468504150928
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass61,098 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    61,098 miles
    Test number
    832333220428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,095 miles (+1,649)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,095 miles
    Test number
    245499150629
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass59,446 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    59,446 miles
    Test number
    849211347847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking

  14. Fail59,440 miles (+1,102)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,440 miles
    Test number
    532747074401
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass58,338 miles (+846)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,338 miles
    Test number
    420466830953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,492 miles (+1,027)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,492 miles
    Test number
    756160550546
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and center pipe rusty (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine/cill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFoot and h/brake efficiencys only just met but locking

  17. Pass56,465 miles (+1,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,465 miles
    Test number
    748296794213
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass55,215 miles (+2,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,215 miles
    Test number
    889715993245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass53,021 miles (+1,245)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,021 miles
    Test number
    367216292264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,776 miles (+2,336)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    51,776 miles
    Test number
    286650901348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,440 miles (+5,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    49,440 miles
    Test number
    351232690250
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass44,140 miles (+3,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    44,140 miles
    Test number
    610806899287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass40,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,986 miles
    Test number
    131405478243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,986 miles (+3,342)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,986 miles
    Test number
    264475478298
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass37,644 miles (+2,150)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,644 miles
    Test number
    992510007340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,494 miles (+3,796)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    35,494 miles
    Test number
    923585276272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    31,698 miles
    Test number
    634480205394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y251 BNH

Does Y251 BNH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y251 BNH expired on 16 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y251 BNH?
The MOT on Y251 BNH expired on 16 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y251 BNH done?
Y251 BNH was recorded at 90,620 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2024, an average of 3,079 miles a year.
Has Y251 BNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y251 BNH has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y251 BNH 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 Y251 BNH find?
Y251 BNH passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear axle bracket very rusty, and 1 more.

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