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Vauxhall Astra

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,686 cc

Y297 NAKMOT history

Y297 NAK is a white diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 14 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 160,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2024.

Y297 NAK white Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2024
Mileage
160,862 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2024
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 NAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y297 NAK was last recorded at 160,862 miles on 26 Jul 2024, 100,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Apr 2018: 155,888 miles, lower than 157,224 miles on 10 Apr 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
60,261 miles · 30 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
100,601 miles
Average per year
3,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 160,862 miles
  • 2023 – 60,261 miles
  • 2022 – 160,645 miles
  • 2020 – 160,416 miles
  • 2019 – 158,603 miles
  • 2018 – 157,888 miles
  • 2017 – 157,224 miles
  • 2016 – 156,378 miles
  • 2015 – 155,318 miles
  • 2014 – 154,782 miles
  • 2013 – 152,675 miles
  • 2012 – 150,045 miles
  • 2011 – 146,431 miles
  • 2010 – 140,288 miles
  • 2009 – 127,081 miles
  • 2008 – 115,205 miles
  • 2007 – 105,708 miles
  • 2006 – 96,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail160,862 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail160,862 miles (+100,601)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,862 miles
    Test number
    936942063903
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Pass60,261 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,261 miles
    Test number
    570627933369
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail160,811 miles (+166)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,811 miles
    Test number
    285034097279
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass160,645 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    160,645 miles
    Test number
    795660560723
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail160,643 miles (+227)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,643 miles
    Test number
    944656226549
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass160,416 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    160,416 miles
    Test number
    139221621779
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTemporary repair to secure battery

  7. Fail160,404 miles (+1,801)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,404 miles
    Test number
    693637632117
    • DangerousRear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts tow bar cable (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Fuel system component leaking ???? (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass158,603 miles (+12)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    158,603 miles
    Test number
    940592645853
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills slightly corroded

  9. Fail158,591 miles (+703)3 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,591 miles
    Test number
    234923712256
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid if tread and close to exposing cord/ply (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills slightly corroded

  10. Pass157,888 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    157,888 miles
    Test number
    464876466368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

  11. Fail157,888 miles (+2,000)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,888 miles
    Test number
    570750205605
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

  12. Fail155,888 miles (-1,336)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,888 miles
    Test number
    940991236180
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

  13. Pass157,224 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    157,224 miles
    Test number
    754665985517
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail157,224 miles (+846)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,224 miles
    Test number
    328424998584
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass156,378 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    156,378 miles
    Test number
    659704732841
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust very rusty

  16. Fail156,378 miles5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,378 miles
    Test number
    518369003153
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust very rusty

  17. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    977599585035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail155,318 miles (+536)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,318 miles
    Test number
    505746685037
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass154,782 miles (+2,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    154,782 miles
    Test number
    245357584023
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass152,675 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    152,675 miles
    Test number
    937924983002
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail152,675 miles (+2,630)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,675 miles
    Test number
    469454683014
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass150,045 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    150,045 miles
    Test number
    396206562038
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail150,045 miles (+3,614)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,045 miles
    Test number
    656965662056
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass146,431 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    146,431 miles
    Test number
    149141481072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s door mirror cover missing

  25. Fail146,431 miles (+6,143)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,431 miles
    Test number
    859590381066
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s door mirror cover missing

  26. Pass140,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    140,288 miles
    Test number
    132016050031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail140,288 miles (+13,207)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,288 miles
    Test number
    294116650037
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass127,081 miles (+11,876)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    127,081 miles
    Test number
    744899459070
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass115,205 miles (+9,497)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    115,205 miles
    Test number
    182538858088
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  30. Pass105,708 miles (+9,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    105,708 miles
    Test number
    160866737097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass96,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    96,058 miles
    Test number
    194729236027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y297 NAK

Does Y297 NAK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y297 NAK expired on 29 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y297 NAK?
The MOT on Y297 NAK expired on 29 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y297 NAK done?
Y297 NAK was recorded at 160,862 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2024, an average of 3,510 miles a year.
Has Y297 NAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 NAK has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y297 NAK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y297 NAK find?
Y297 NAK failed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2024 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: offside front subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside rear coil spring fractured or broken; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing, and 3 more.

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