Vauxhall logo

Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y262 EUYMOT history

Y262 EUY is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 4 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 68,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

Y262 EUY red Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
68,090 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,644 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y262 EUY in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y262 EUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y262 EUY was last recorded at 68,090 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,074 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
1,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,090 miles
  • 2024 – 67,883 miles
  • 2023 – 67,487 miles
  • 2022 – 65,341 miles
  • 2021 – 63,730 miles
  • 2020 – 62,540 miles
  • 2019 – 61,909 miles
  • 2018 – 61,135 miles
  • 2017 – 59,828 miles
  • 2015 – 54,275 miles
  • 2014 – 49,102 miles
  • 2013 – 42,379 miles
  • 2012 – 40,567 miles
  • 2011 – 40,315 miles
  • 2010 – 40,020 miles
  • 2009 – 39,463 miles
  • 2008 – 37,892 miles
  • 2007 – 36,796 miles
  • 2006 – 35,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,090 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass68,090 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    68,090 miles
    Test number
    550290642849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail68,074 miles (+191)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,074 miles
    Test number
    464343837701
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass67,883 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    67,883 miles
    Test number
    832757581581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,487 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    67,487 miles
    Test number
    492263946793
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail67,482 miles (+2,141)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,482 miles
    Test number
    322297577761
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass65,341 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    65,341 miles
    Test number
    579015406111
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak top engine

  7. Fail65,341 miles (+1,611)1 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,341 miles
    Test number
    977433039126
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak top engine

  8. Pass63,730 miles (+1,190)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    63,730 miles
    Test number
    658013239081
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass62,540 miles (+631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    62,540 miles
    Test number
    709423937134
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass61,909 miles (+774)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,909 miles
    Test number
    797907878015
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  11. Pass61,135 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,135 miles
    Test number
    145117294301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail61,135 miles (+1,307)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,135 miles
    Test number
    574382510944
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass59,828 miles (+5,553)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,828 miles
    Test number
    323451597751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    54,275 miles
    Test number
    389179631256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,275 miles (+5,173)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,275 miles
    Test number
    877122482366
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass49,102 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,102 miles
    Test number
    127140544123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,094 miles (+6,715)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,094 miles
    Test number
    486655534189
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass42,379 miles (+1,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    42,379 miles
    Test number
    858216333199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass40,567 miles (+252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,567 miles
    Test number
    266198132118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass40,315 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,315 miles
    Test number
    868722831128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,020 miles (+557)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    40,020 miles
    Test number
    913032930138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,463 miles (+1,571)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,463 miles
    Test number
    251008529150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,892 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,892 miles
    Test number
    332158928177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,796 miles
    Test number
    262539227114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,796 miles (+969)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,796 miles
    Test number
    972594027157
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass35,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,827 miles
    Test number
    984243526191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y262 EUY

Does Y262 EUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y262 EUY is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y262 EUY?
The MOT on Y262 EUY is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y262 EUY done?
Y262 EUY was recorded at 68,090 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 1,644 miles a year.
Has Y262 EUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y262 EUY has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y262 EUY 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 Y262 EUY find?
Y262 EUY passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

Related registrations

Browse all Y262 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.