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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y297 OROMOT history

Y297 ORO is a grey petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 3 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 72,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

Y297 ORO grey Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
72,874 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 ORO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 ORO was last recorded at 72,874 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 3,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,818 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,056 miles
Average per year
1,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,874 miles
  • 2025 – 69,818 miles
  • 2024 – 67,390 miles
  • 2023 – 65,901 miles
  • 2022 – 65,448 miles
  • 2021 – 65,370 miles
  • 2020 – 65,288 miles
  • 2019 – 65,232 miles
  • 2018 – 64,704 miles
  • 2016 – 64,071 miles
  • 2015 – 54,297 miles
  • 2014 – 53,660 miles
  • 2013 – 51,956 miles
  • 2012 – 49,566 miles
  • 2011 – 47,036 miles
  • 2010 – 45,028 miles
  • 2009 – 42,454 miles
  • 2008 – 40,042 miles
  • 2007 – 37,427 miles
  • 2006 – 34,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,874 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak from steering rack

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder/perished *STRONG ADVISE*

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,874 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    72,874 miles
    Test number
    565986020373
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from steering rack

  2. Fail72,874 miles (+3,056)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,874 miles
    Test number
    359032901091
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from steering rack

  3. Pass69,818 miles (+2,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    69,818 miles
    Test number
    996655592035
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass67,390 miles (+1,489)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    67,390 miles
    Test number
    628315811481
    • 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 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass65,901 miles (+453)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    65,901 miles
    Test number
    162286599459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders/cut and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass65,448 miles (+78)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,448 miles
    Test number
    700522725608
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (STRONG ADVISE) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3mm, worn on both shoulders, and perished (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass65,370 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,370 miles
    Test number
    525392045188
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder/perished *STRONG ADVISE* (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail65,369 miles (+81)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,369 miles
    Test number
    900563194234
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder/perished *STRONG ADVISE* (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass65,288 miles (+56)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,288 miles
    Test number
    158070036974
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder/perished (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass65,232 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    65,232 miles
    Test number
    843283359001
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail65,229 miles (+525)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,229 miles
    Test number
    861949921553
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass64,704 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,704 miles
    Test number
    564150671340
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs deteriorated
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWipers struggle to clear the screen
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

  13. Fail64,704 miles (+633)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,704 miles
    Test number
    712662539029
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs deteriorated
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWipers struggle to clear the screen
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

  14. Pass64,071 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,071 miles
    Test number
    219415854645
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box to pipe very corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre worn badly on outer edge 185/65/15

  15. Fail64,071 miles (+9,774)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,071 miles
    Test number
    869904755663
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box to pipe very corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre worn badly on outer edge 185/65/15

  16. Fail54,297 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,297 miles
    Test number
    429483285140
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre perrished
    • NoteO/s front bumper slight damage
    • NoteRear exhaust joint corroded

  17. Pass54,297 miles (+637)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,297 miles
    Test number
    479443385111
    • NoteN/s rear tyre perrished
    • NoteO/s front bumper slight damage
    • NoteRear exhaust joint corroded

  18. Fail53,660 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,660 miles
    Test number
    516775274118
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass53,660 miles (+1,704)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,660 miles
    Test number
    985465774188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,956 miles (+2,390)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,956 miles
    Test number
    707842473176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,566 miles (+2,530)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,566 miles
    Test number
    225561872435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,036 miles (+2,008)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,036 miles
    Test number
    127446961176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,028 miles (+2,574)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,028 miles
    Test number
    131162970150
    • NoteFront wiper blades perished, not excessive.

  24. Pass42,454 miles (+2,412)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,454 miles
    Test number
    403786969194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,042 miles (+2,615)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,042 miles
    Test number
    873110378178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,427 miles (+2,921)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    37,427 miles
    Test number
    430001777128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,506 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,506 miles
    Test number
    132919076194
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about Y297 ORO

Does Y297 ORO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y297 ORO is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y297 ORO?
The MOT on Y297 ORO is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y297 ORO done?
Y297 ORO was recorded at 72,874 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 1,942 miles a year.
Has Y297 ORO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 ORO has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y297 ORO 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 Y297 ORO find?
Y297 ORO passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 7 more.

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