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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y252 YAVMOT history

Y252 YAV is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2021.

Y252 YAV blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2022
Mileage
132,462 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y252 YAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y252 YAV was last recorded at 132,462 miles on 18 Nov 2021, 303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,159 miles · 10 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
303 miles
Average per year
6,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 132,462 miles
  • 2020 – 112,022 miles
  • 2019 – 108,542 miles
  • 2018 – 102,658 miles
  • 2017 – 101,290 miles
  • 2016 – 96,939 miles
  • 2015 – 92,334 miles
  • 2014 – 87,339 miles
  • 2013 – 81,660 miles
  • 2012 – 76,135 miles
  • 2011 – 68,165 miles
  • 2010 – 60,834 miles
  • 2009 – 54,075 miles
  • 2008 – 42,619 miles
  • 2007 – 35,454 miles
  • 2006 – 28,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,462 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear spring seat posts coroded but u can not see them when doing the mot as they are covered with rubber

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,462 miles (+303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,462 miles
    Test number
    435197565542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear spring seat posts coroded but u can not see them when doing the mot as they are covered with rubber

  2. Fail132,159 miles (+20,137)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,159 miles
    Test number
    125756849892
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,022 miles (+3,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,022 miles
    Test number
    269872333913
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,542 miles (+5,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,542 miles
    Test number
    759281715883
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,658 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,658 miles
    Test number
    328528066811
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to crack / perished in tread area

  6. Fail102,654 miles (+1,364)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,654 miles
    Test number
    382187491021
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to crack / perished in tread area

  7. Pass101,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    101,290 miles
    Test number
    725380962659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail101,286 miles (+4,347)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,286 miles
    Test number
    935189685675
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass96,939 miles (+4,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    96,939 miles
    Test number
    819583367055
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass92,334 miles (+4,995)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    92,334 miles
    Test number
    751550908466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,339 miles (+5,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    87,339 miles
    Test number
    409797114334
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass81,660 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    81,660 miles
    Test number
    459843313424
    • NoteAll 4 tyres perished inbetween treads
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

  13. Fail81,656 miles (+5,521)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,656 miles
    Test number
    555412013392
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres perished inbetween treads
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

  14. Pass76,135 miles (+7,970)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,135 miles
    Test number
    419408112370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,165 miles (+7,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    68,165 miles
    Test number
    838105511347
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass60,834 miles (+6,759)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    60,834 miles
    Test number
    514102010305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,075 miles (+4,108)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    54,075 miles
    Test number
    522860029316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear brakes noisy when applied.

  18. Pass49,967 miles (+7,348)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,967 miles
    Test number
    302445379012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,619 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    42,619 miles
    Test number
    351580078005
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated.

  20. Fail42,619 miles (+7,165)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,619 miles
    Test number
    592690278019
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated.

  21. Pass35,454 miles (+6,810)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    35,454 miles
    Test number
    250241787077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    28,644 miles
    Test number
    131542376020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,644 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,644 miles
    Test number
    542382576011
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroding.

Questions about Y252 YAV

Does Y252 YAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y252 YAV expired on 17 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y252 YAV?
The MOT on Y252 YAV expired on 17 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y252 YAV done?
Y252 YAV was recorded at 132,462 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2021, an average of 6,619 miles a year.
Has Y252 YAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y252 YAV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y252 YAV 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 Y252 YAV find?
Y252 YAV passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2021 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear spring seat posts coroded but u can not see them when doing the mot as they are covered with rubber.

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