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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y256 PSRMOT history

Y256 PSR is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 24 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 170,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2024.

Y256 PSR blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2024
Mileage
170,260 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2020
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 PSR
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
24 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y256 PSR was last recorded at 170,260 miles on 8 Sept 2020, 9,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Aug 2019: 160,741 miles, lower than 161,423 miles on 30 Aug 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
160,850 miles · 3 Sept 2019
Between the last two tests
9,410 miles
Average per year
7,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2020 – 170,260 miles
  • 2019 – 160,850 miles
  • 2018 – 161,423 miles
  • 2017 – 155,088 miles
  • 2016 – 149,180 miles
  • 2015 – 144,968 miles
  • 2014 – 141,055 miles
  • 2013 – 135,025 miles
  • 2012 – 129,732 miles
  • 2011 – 121,101 miles
  • 2010 – 113,237 miles
  • 2009 – 107,161 miles
  • 2008 – 96,004 miles
  • 2007 – 83,549 miles
  • 2006 – 67,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear and 4 at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear outer sill slight corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear suspension slight corroded at axel mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear axel brackets slight corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read1 dangerous9 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    674312036303
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    878594786020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear and 4 at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill slight corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension slight corroded at axel mounts

  3. FailMileage not read1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    915530820548
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel low (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear and 4 at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill slight corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension slight corroded at axel mounts

  4. PassMileage not read1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    798459748274
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axel brackets slight corroded

  5. FailMileage not read4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    575715181266
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axel brackets slight corroded

  6. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    405505450699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. FailMileage not read5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    358575301496
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass170,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    170,260 miles
    Test number
    406107610366
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. FailMileage not read4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    819257041726
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass160,850 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    160,850 miles
    Test number
    576124069754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail160,741 miles (-682)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,741 miles
    Test number
    296173824943
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass161,423 miles (+6,335)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    161,423 miles
    Test number
    921548395426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass155,088 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    155,088 miles
    Test number
    156988832499
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded

  14. Fail155,088 miles (+5,908)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,088 miles
    Test number
    877487166516
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded

  15. Pass149,180 miles (+4,212)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    149,180 miles
    Test number
    987461552531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass144,968 miles (+3,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    144,968 miles
    Test number
    689791685142
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass141,055 miles (+6,030)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    141,055 miles
    Test number
    927016674167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass135,025 miles (+5,293)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    135,025 miles
    Test number
    289753683139
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass129,732 miles (+8,631)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    129,732 miles
    Test number
    235949872182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass121,101 miles (+7,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    121,101 miles
    Test number
    145396441164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass113,237 miles (+6,076)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    113,237 miles
    Test number
    172668160100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass107,161 miles (+11,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    107,161 miles
    Test number
    704866879122
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass96,004 miles (+12,455)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    96,004 miles
    Test number
    151951678113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,549 miles (+15,614)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    83,549 miles
    Test number
    412185067127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    67,935 miles
    Test number
    794454846166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y256 PSR

Does Y256 PSR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y256 PSR expired on 7 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y256 PSR?
The MOT on Y256 PSR expired on 7 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y256 PSR done?
Y256 PSR was recorded at 170,260 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2020, an average of 7,158 miles a year.
Has Y256 PSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 PSR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on Y256 PSR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y256 PSR find?
Y256 PSR failed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside front service brake excessively binding, and 18 more.

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