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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y251 CDEMOT history

Y251 CDE is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 6 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2022.

Y251 CDE black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2022
Mileage
135,987 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2021
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y251 CDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y251 CDE was last recorded at 135,987 miles on 22 Nov 2021, 4,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,986 miles · 17 Oct 2019
Between the last two tests
4,001 miles
Average per year
4,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 135,987 miles
  • 2019 – 131,986 miles
  • 2018 – 130,536 miles
  • 2017 – 127,538 miles
  • 2016 – 124,694 miles
  • 2015 – 124,163 miles
  • 2014 – 120,995 miles
  • 2013 – 118,992 miles
  • 2012 – 112,011 miles
  • 2011 – 106,523 miles
  • 2010 – 98,442 miles
  • 2009 – 91,759 miles
  • 2008 – 85,440 miles
  • 2007 – 79,490 miles
  • 2006 – 73,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to raer (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Advise : fuel tank metal under tray corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    805436775142
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to raer (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  2. Pass135,987 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,987 miles
    Test number
    505761588313
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion

  3. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    924825519580
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvise : rear valance corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise : under body surface corrosion

  4. FailMileage not read4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    898855320419
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS & CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass131,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    131,986 miles
    Test number
    162732687114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail131,986 miles (+1,450)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,986 miles
    Test number
    804098975477
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear leaking (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvise : front brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

  7. Pass130,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    130,536 miles
    Test number
    289369801475
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail130,536 miles (+2,998)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,536 miles
    Test number
    131555648668
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass127,538 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    127,538 miles
    Test number
    565203216633
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAdvise : fuel tank metal under tray corroded

  10. Fail127,538 miles (+2,844)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,538 miles
    Test number
    799880925223
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAdvise : fuel tank metal under tray corroded

  11. Pass124,694 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    124,694 miles
    Test number
    999209556879
    • AdvisoryAdvise : radiator slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryAdvise : under body surface corrsion

  12. Fail124,694 miles (+531)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,694 miles
    Test number
    732449567223
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvise : radiator slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryAdvise : under body surface corrsion

  13. Pass124,163 miles (+3,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    124,163 miles
    Test number
    686169645708
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass120,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    120,995 miles
    Test number
    256868504352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail120,995 miles (+2,003)1 dangerous10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,995 miles
    Test number
    558053104366
    • DangerousNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass118,992 miles (+6,981)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    118,992 miles
    Test number
    669463103338
    • NoteAdvise under body surface corrsion

  17. Pass112,011 miles (+5,488)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    112,011 miles
    Test number
    239440902311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty

  18. Pass106,523 miles (+8,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    106,523 miles
    Test number
    835070801370
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass98,442 miles (+6,683)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    98,442 miles
    Test number
    362741090204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass91,759 miles (+6,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    91,759 miles
    Test number
    721071009311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass85,440 miles (+5,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    85,440 miles
    Test number
    714272208348
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass79,490 miles (+5,685)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    79,490 miles
    Test number
    440029997264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,805 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    73,805 miles
    Test number
    170045006315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail73,802 miles (+5,657)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,802 miles
    Test number
    383283806302
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass68,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    68,145 miles
    Test number
    471275596037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y251 CDE

Does Y251 CDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y251 CDE expired on 23 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y251 CDE?
The MOT on Y251 CDE expired on 23 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y251 CDE done?
Y251 CDE was recorded at 135,987 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2021, an average of 4,340 miles a year.
Has Y251 CDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y251 CDE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y251 CDE 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 CDE find?
Y251 CDE failed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2022 with 6 major defects and 1 minor defect: headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe mounting, and 4 more.

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