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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,686 cc

Y299 VAKMOT history

Y299 VAK is a blue diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 13 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2023.

Y299 VAK blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2023
Mileage
98,152 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y299 VAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y299 VAK was last recorded at 98,152 miles on 30 Oct 2023, 518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,634 miles · 3 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
518 miles
Average per year
2,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 98,152 miles
  • 2022 – 97,634 miles
  • 2021 – 96,993 miles
  • 2020 – 96,294 miles
  • 2019 – 95,615 miles
  • 2018 – 94,779 miles
  • 2017 – 93,656 miles
  • 2016 – 92,018 miles
  • 2015 – 90,894 miles
  • 2014 – 89,378 miles
  • 2013 – 88,066 miles
  • 2012 – 86,552 miles
  • 2011 – 84,666 miles
  • 2010 – 82,172 miles
  • 2009 – 79,439 miles
  • 2008 – 75,263 miles
  • 2007 – 69,728 miles
  • 2006 – 65,436 miles
  • 2005 – 60,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail98,152 miles
  • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail98,152 miles (+518)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,152 miles
    Test number
    783350930150
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass97,634 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    97,634 miles
    Test number
    652525908262
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail97,618 miles (+625)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,618 miles
    Test number
    394911394801
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass96,993 miles (+699)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,993 miles
    Test number
    690049618968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded in poor condition

  5. Pass96,294 miles (+679)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,294 miles
    Test number
    268346225561
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer poor condition/corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass95,615 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,615 miles
    Test number
    449890101509
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all unions an surrounding pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail95,615 miles (+836)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,615 miles
    Test number
    279999663385
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all unions an surrounding pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass94,779 miles (+1,123)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    94,779 miles
    Test number
    513943549546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded and in poor condition.

  9. Pass93,656 miles (+1,638)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    93,656 miles
    Test number
    752948370364
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame mounts slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded not broken at time of test.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded not to x/s or blowing at time of test.
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly perished tread not to x/s at time of test.

  10. Pass92,018 miles (+1,124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,018 miles
    Test number
    870814388395
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer poor condition not blowing at time of test.

  11. Pass90,894 miles (+1,516)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    90,894 miles
    Test number
    983811242934
    • AdvisoryFront metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.
    • AdvisoryN/s/r & o/s/r tyres 4mm tread left and slightly perished tread not to x/s at time of test.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded not blowing at time of test.
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

  12. Pass89,378 miles (+1,312)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    89,378 miles
    Test number
    416843604415
    • NoteFront metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.
    • NoteN/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded not to x/s and not blowing at time of test.

  13. Pass88,066 miles (+1,514)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    88,066 miles
    Test number
    397064003343
    • NoteFront & rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

  14. Pass86,552 miles (+1,886)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    86,552 miles
    Test number
    466785902416
    • NoteFront & rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly corroded not blowing at time of test.

  15. Pass84,666 miles (+2,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    84,666 miles
    Test number
    337404301328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass82,172 miles (+2,733)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    82,172 miles
    Test number
    951831400304
    • NoteRear tyres getting low on tread and perished.

  17. Pass79,439 miles (+4,176)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    79,439 miles
    Test number
    543474099245
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low tread not below limits at time of test.

  18. Pass75,263 miles (+5,535)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    75,263 miles
    Test number
    322293108309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,728 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    69,728 miles
    Test number
    391150197468
    • NoteREAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED IN TREAD

  20. Fail69,724 miles (+4,288)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,724 miles
    Test number
    211810897214
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteREAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED IN TREAD

  21. Pass65,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    65,436 miles
    Test number
    281486196256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,430 miles (+5,216)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,430 miles
    Test number
    384506796413
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  23. Pass60,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    60,214 miles
    Test number
    942971115382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y299 VAK

Does Y299 VAK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y299 VAK expired on 6 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y299 VAK?
The MOT on Y299 VAK expired on 6 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y299 VAK done?
Y299 VAK was recorded at 98,152 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2023, an average of 2,110 miles a year.
Has Y299 VAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y299 VAK has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y299 VAK 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 Y299 VAK find?
Y299 VAK failed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2023 with 1 major defect and 5 advisories: fuel system component leaking; brake load sensing valve stiff; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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