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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y261 HAUMOT history

Y261 HAU is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 7 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 44,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

Y261 HAU blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
44,267 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 HAU
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
7 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 HAU was last recorded at 44,267 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 2,211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
42,056 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,211 miles
Average per year
1,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,267 miles
  • 2025 – 42,056 miles
  • 2024 – 39,421 miles
  • 2023 – 36,304 miles
  • 2022 – 34,084 miles
  • 2021 – 30,872 miles
  • 2020 – 30,844 miles
  • 2019 – 30,710 miles
  • 2018 – 30,494 miles
  • 2017 – 30,285 miles
  • 2016 – 29,852 miles
  • 2015 – 29,831 miles
  • 2014 – 29,283 miles
  • 2013 – 28,558 miles
  • 2012 – 27,764 miles
  • 2011 – 26,816 miles
  • 2010 – 25,446 miles
  • 2009 – 22,711 miles
  • 2008 – 20,143 miles
  • 2007 – 17,337 miles
  • 2006 – 14,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,267 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,267 miles (+2,211)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    44,267 miles
    Test number
    173256374705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass42,056 miles (+2,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    42,056 miles
    Test number
    679089630916
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass39,421 miles (+3,117)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    39,421 miles
    Test number
    294018070661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,304 miles (+2,220)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    36,304 miles
    Test number
    250933185318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,084 miles (+3,212)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    34,084 miles
    Test number
    884226719762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass30,872 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    30,872 miles
    Test number
    684225634619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,844 miles (+134)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    30,844 miles
    Test number
    984711646820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass30,710 miles (+216)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    30,710 miles
    Test number
    313645483788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService vehicle soon warning light on

  9. Pass30,494 miles (+209)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    30,494 miles
    Test number
    561440635253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Tyre valve perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Tyre valve perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Tyre valve perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Tyre valve perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass30,285 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    30,285 miles
    Test number
    725505624491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  11. Fail30,285 miles (+433)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,285 miles
    Test number
    973329361683
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  12. Pass29,852 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    29,852 miles
    Test number
    647408536360
    • 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)

  13. Pass29,831 miles (+548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    29,831 miles
    Test number
    675798920393
    • 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)

  14. Pass29,283 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    29,283 miles
    Test number
    828456624221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,558 miles (+794)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    28,558 miles
    Test number
    855472433285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,764 miles (+948)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    27,764 miles
    Test number
    109934132220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,816 miles (+1,370)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    26,816 miles
    Test number
    757414631299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,446 miles (+2,735)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    25,446 miles
    Test number
    260797230273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,711 miles (+2,568)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    22,711 miles
    Test number
    390485419212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,143 miles (+2,806)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    20,143 miles
    Test number
    114831058126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,337 miles (+2,424)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    17,337 miles
    Test number
    424190857165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    14,913 miles
    Test number
    344109066052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 HAU

Does Y261 HAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y261 HAU is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y261 HAU?
The MOT on Y261 HAU is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y261 HAU done?
Y261 HAU was recorded at 44,267 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 1,461 miles a year.
Has Y261 HAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 HAU has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on Y261 HAU 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 Y261 HAU find?
Y261 HAU passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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