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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,389 cc

Y297 YGEMOT history

Y297 YGE is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 153,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2024.

Y297 YGE blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2025
Mileage
153,368 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 YGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,389 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 YGE was last recorded at 153,368 miles on 27 Feb 2024, 473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Feb 2017: 74,096 miles, lower than 74,267 miles on 9 Feb 2016.

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
152,895 miles · 12 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
473 miles
Average per year
6,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 153,368 miles
  • 2023 – 146,971 miles
  • 2022 – 133,358 miles
  • 2021 – 106,757 miles
  • 2020 – 87,990 miles
  • 2019 – 82,748 miles
  • 2018 – 77,794 miles
  • 2017 – 74,096 miles
  • 2016 – 74,267 miles
  • 2015 – 72,020 miles
  • 2014 – 69,656 miles
  • 2013 – 67,280 miles
  • 2012 – 65,162 miles
  • 2011 – 61,850 miles
  • 2010 – 58,696 miles
  • 2009 – 55,831 miles
  • 2008 – 52,859 miles
  • 2007 – 49,123 miles
  • 2006 – 42,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,368 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Wings corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Damaged and incomplete, loose
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind sill covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Axle bushes worn
  • AdvisoryRear Both sides, arches corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,368 miles (+473)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    153,368 miles
    Test number
    676656061306
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Wings corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Damaged and incomplete, loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind sill covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRear Both sides, arches corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail152,895 miles (+5,924)3 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,895 miles
    Test number
    891692468113
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both sides, lower wings corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Beam axle bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRear Both sides, arches corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass146,971 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    146,971 miles
    Test number
    466559775631
    • MinorNearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail146,971 miles (+13,613)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,971 miles
    Test number
    665619120569
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,358 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,358 miles
    Test number
    615364968129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail133,358 miles (+26,601)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,358 miles
    Test number
    133899020878
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at joint with flexi-hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint between front pipe and centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 tread inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 tread inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,757 miles (+18,767)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,757 miles
    Test number
    497142692600
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded where marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded where marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch has some corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded where marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded where marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch has some corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass87,990 miles (+63)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,990 miles
    Test number
    333217804179
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail87,927 miles (+5,179)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,927 miles
    Test number
    156116378846
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass82,748 miles (+51)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    82,748 miles
    Test number
    345225633551
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  11. Fail82,697 miles (+4,903)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,697 miles
    Test number
    694945302042
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  12. Pass77,794 miles (+3,698)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    77,794 miles
    Test number
    643249936936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,096 miles (-171)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    74,096 miles
    Test number
    168531741583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,267 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    74,267 miles
    Test number
    400810818752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,020 miles (+2,364)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    72,020 miles
    Test number
    646781645058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,656 miles (+2,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    69,656 miles
    Test number
    619412944077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass67,280 miles (+2,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    67,280 miles
    Test number
    129472743036
    • 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)

  18. Pass65,162 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    65,162 miles
    Test number
    766995342029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail65,126 miles (+3,276)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,126 miles
    Test number
    135440142497
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass61,850 miles (+3,154)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    61,850 miles
    Test number
    879642841030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,696 miles (+2,865)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    58,696 miles
    Test number
    391940340023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,831 miles (+2,972)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    55,831 miles
    Test number
    301840749071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,859 miles (+3,736)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    52,859 miles
    Test number
    713159738044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,123 miles (+6,592)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    49,123 miles
    Test number
    390285647031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,531 miles
    Test number
    162800786044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y297 YGE

Does Y297 YGE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y297 YGE expired on 26 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y297 YGE?
The MOT on Y297 YGE expired on 26 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y297 YGE done?
Y297 YGE was recorded at 153,368 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2024, an average of 6,179 miles a year.
Has Y297 YGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 YGE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y297 YGE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y297 YGE find?
Y297 YGE passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2024 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 8 more.

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