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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y268 FJOMOT history

Y268 FJO is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 18 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 76,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2022.

Y268 FJO silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2023
Mileage
76,875 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y268 FJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y268 FJO was last recorded at 76,875 miles on 1 Oct 2022, 4,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,586 miles · 2 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
4,289 miles
Average per year
3,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 76,875 miles
  • 2021 – 72,586 miles
  • 2020 – 68,997 miles
  • 2019 – 67,565 miles
  • 2018 – 65,696 miles
  • 2017 – 63,844 miles
  • 2016 – 61,860 miles
  • 2015 – 56,927 miles
  • 2014 – 52,900 miles
  • 2013 – 48,048 miles
  • 2012 – 43,631 miles
  • 2011 – 40,999 miles
  • 2010 – 38,630 miles
  • 2009 – 35,509 miles
  • 2008 – 32,828 miles
  • 2007 – 29,125 miles
  • 2006 – 25,917 miles
  • 2005 – 22,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,875 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front And Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Side (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,875 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,875 miles
    Test number
    119726018377
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front And Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Side (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail76,875 miles (+4,289)2 dangerous2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,875 miles
    Test number
    720789280368
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front And Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Side (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,586 miles (+3,589)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,586 miles
    Test number
    626760519293
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,997 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,997 miles
    Test number
    324509237504
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail68,997 miles (+1,432)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,997 miles
    Test number
    815827337198
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass67,565 miles (+1,869)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    67,565 miles
    Test number
    453721251611
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass65,696 miles (+1,852)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,696 miles
    Test number
    404101126812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass63,844 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,844 miles
    Test number
    736447216040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear service brake only just met requirements

  9. Fail63,843 miles (+1,983)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,843 miles
    Test number
    665088731521
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass61,860 miles (+4,933)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,860 miles
    Test number
    225404758401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,927 miles (+4,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,927 miles
    Test number
    192067504156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass52,900 miles (+4,852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    52,900 miles
    Test number
    506885664259
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass48,048 miles (+4,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,048 miles
    Test number
    908890763208
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass43,631 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,631 miles
    Test number
    227321362242
    • 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)
    • NoteMiddle and rear exhaust joint is very rusty

  15. Fail43,631 miles (+2,632)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,631 miles
    Test number
    278331462277
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteMiddle and rear exhaust joint is very rusty

  16. Pass40,999 miles (+2,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,999 miles
    Test number
    578020771205
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass38,630 miles (+3,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,630 miles
    Test number
    933139350226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass35,509 miles (+2,681)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,509 miles
    Test number
    381455669294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,828 miles (+3,703)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,828 miles
    Test number
    362495858495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,125 miles (+3,208)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    29,125 miles
    Test number
    160428167203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,917 miles (+3,741)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,917 miles
    Test number
    140074866282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    22,176 miles
    Test number
    401290775254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y268 FJO

Does Y268 FJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y268 FJO expired on 1 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y268 FJO?
The MOT on Y268 FJO expired on 1 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y268 FJO done?
Y268 FJO was recorded at 76,875 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2022, an average of 3,216 miles a year.
Has Y268 FJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y268 FJO has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y268 FJO 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 Y268 FJO find?
Y268 FJO passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2022 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear, and 7 more.

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