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Vauxhall Astra

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y259 RLHMOT history

Y259 RLH is a green petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 9 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 71,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2024.

Y259 RLH green Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2024
Mileage
71,362 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y259 RLH
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
9 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y259 RLH was last recorded at 71,362 miles on 29 Nov 2024, 856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,506 miles · 27 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
856 miles
Average per year
3,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 71,362 miles
  • 2023 – 70,506 miles
  • 2022 – 69,166 miles
  • 2021 – 68,942 miles
  • 2020 – 68,855 miles
  • 2019 – 67,846 miles
  • 2018 – 66,185 miles
  • 2017 – 64,889 miles
  • 2016 – 61,026 miles
  • 2015 – 56,691 miles
  • 2014 – 52,618 miles
  • 2013 – 47,119 miles
  • 2012 – 41,807 miles
  • 2011 – 36,786 miles
  • 2010 – 32,216 miles
  • 2009 – 26,530 miles
  • 2008 – 21,260 miles
  • 2007 – 15,940 miles
  • 2006 – 10,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail71,362 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system inner wing above subframe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear door bottom corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake cable bracket defective but cable still secure
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail71,362 miles (+856)3 dangerous8 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,362 miles
    Test number
    757201178925
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system inner wing above subframe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door bottom corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake cable bracket defective but cable still secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass70,506 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    70,506 miles
    Test number
    565102588668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,166 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    69,166 miles
    Test number
    388740771342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,942 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,942 miles
    Test number
    457404899707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    68,855 miles
    Test number
    583718094353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,855 miles (+1,009)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,855 miles
    Test number
    647411510555
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass67,846 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,846 miles
    Test number
    798185650988
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail67,846 miles (+1,661)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,846 miles
    Test number
    547643484221
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass66,185 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    66,185 miles
    Test number
    619205065411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail66,185 miles (+1,296)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,185 miles
    Test number
    132060477129
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass64,889 miles (+3,863)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    64,889 miles
    Test number
    209606670202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak steering rack
    • AdvisoryBoth head lights only just met image requirements due to lenses being misty
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low in header tank
    • AdvisoryMetal braiding slight damage on exhaust front flexi

  12. Pass61,026 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,026 miles
    Test number
    209619654510
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail61,014 miles (+4,323)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,014 miles
    Test number
    380861175751
    • FailureEmissions not tested Due to exhaust system broken off (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear broken off (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported Box broken off at front (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass56,691 miles (+4,073)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,691 miles
    Test number
    721691830173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,618 miles (+5,499)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,618 miles
    Test number
    146577084255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,119 miles (+5,312)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    47,119 miles
    Test number
    886788083282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,807 miles (+5,021)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    41,807 miles
    Test number
    415906782259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,786 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    36,786 miles
    Test number
    457120991237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,216 miles
    Test number
    341137780217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,208 miles (+5,678)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,208 miles
    Test number
    233027880216
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  21. Fail26,530 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,530 miles
    Test number
    101325189291
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass26,530 miles (+5,270)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,530 miles
    Test number
    891265589287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,260 miles (+5,320)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,260 miles
    Test number
    443018588276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,940 miles (+5,645)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    15,940 miles
    Test number
    363378487276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,295 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    10,295 miles
    Test number
    114961796286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass8,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    8,797 miles
    Test number
    283623296025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y259 RLH

Does Y259 RLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y259 RLH expired on 11 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y259 RLH?
The MOT on Y259 RLH expired on 11 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y259 RLH done?
Y259 RLH was recorded at 71,362 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2024, an average of 3,353 miles a year.
Has Y259 RLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y259 RLH has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on Y259 RLH 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 Y259 RLH find?
Y259 RLH failed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2024 with 3 dangerous defects, 8 major defects and 11 advisories: nearside front brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system inner wing above subframe; nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords in tread; service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, and 19 more.

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