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Vauxhall Astra

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y257 RNRMOT history

Y257 RNR is a green petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 14 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 136,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2023.

Y257 RNR green Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2024
Mileage
136,972 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 RNR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y257 RNR was last recorded at 136,972 miles on 7 Nov 2023, 2,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,998 miles · 28 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,974 miles
Average per year
5,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,972 miles
  • 2022 – 133,998 miles
  • 2021 – 130,345 miles
  • 2020 – 126,938 miles
  • 2019 – 124,633 miles
  • 2018 – 121,052 miles
  • 2017 – 113,966 miles
  • 2016 – 108,468 miles
  • 2015 – 102,047 miles
  • 2014 – 95,182 miles
  • 2013 – 89,230 miles
  • 2012 – 83,518 miles
  • 2011 – 77,741 miles
  • 2010 – 70,920 miles
  • 2009 – 64,388 miles
  • 2008 – 52,482 miles
  • 2007 – 42,905 miles
  • 2006 – 36,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,972 miles
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,972 miles (+2,974)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    136,972 miles
    Test number
    245727406098
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass133,998 miles (+3,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,998 miles
    Test number
    852323769744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass130,345 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,345 miles
    Test number
    622599908585
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail130,345 miles (+3,407)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,345 miles
    Test number
    644535591871
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass126,938 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    126,938 miles
    Test number
    148871987236
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated rubber bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres badly perished and cracked between tread pattern
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs and offside front corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisorySlight leak from steering rack

  6. Fail126,938 miles (+2,305)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,938 miles
    Test number
    788564115777
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated rubber bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres badly perished and cracked between tread pattern
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs and offside front corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisorySlight leak from steering rack

  7. Pass124,633 miles (+3,581)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,633 miles
    Test number
    532572180436
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres and offside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisorySlight leaking from steering rack

  8. Pass121,052 miles (+7,086)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    121,052 miles
    Test number
    599096760571
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers on sills

  9. Pass113,966 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    113,966 miles
    Test number
    807193025047
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail113,966 miles (+5,498)5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,966 miles
    Test number
    472103665628
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass108,468 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    108,468 miles
    Test number
    201385167218
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail108,468 miles (+6,421)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,468 miles
    Test number
    693472134010
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass102,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    102,047 miles
    Test number
    636084126244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail102,033 miles (+6,851)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,033 miles
    Test number
    639415753340
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  15. Pass95,182 miles (+5,952)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    95,182 miles
    Test number
    926190994278
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCracks in nearside rear tyre

  16. Fail89,230 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,230 miles
    Test number
    246389383211
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass89,230 miles (+5,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    89,230 miles
    Test number
    687939983266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass83,518 miles (+5,777)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    83,518 miles
    Test number
    678760392260
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre cracking but not expossing any cords

  19. Pass77,741 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    77,741 miles
    Test number
    107464141392
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front headlight lens deterioated

  20. Fail77,741 miles (+6,821)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,741 miles
    Test number
    668773441361
    • DangerousCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front headlight lens deterioated

  21. Pass70,920 miles (+6,532)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    70,920 miles
    Test number
    973966910372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,388 miles (+11,906)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    64,388 miles
    Test number
    280295639392
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass52,482 miles (+9,577)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,482 miles
    Test number
    930294468195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,905 miles (+6,024)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    42,905 miles
    Test number
    173140957160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    36,881 miles
    Test number
    810869356198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y257 RNR

Does Y257 RNR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y257 RNR expired on 29 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y257 RNR?
The MOT on Y257 RNR expired on 29 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y257 RNR done?
Y257 RNR was recorded at 136,972 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2023, an average of 5,747 miles a year.
Has Y257 RNR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 RNR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y257 RNR 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 Y257 RNR find?
Y257 RNR passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2023 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas, and 6 more.

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