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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y304 MHLMOT history

Y304 MHL is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 17 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 79,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

Y304 MHL blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2026
Mileage
79,410 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y304 MHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y304 MHL was last recorded at 79,410 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 1,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,115 miles · 22 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,295 miles
Average per year
3,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,410 miles
  • 2024 – 78,115 miles
  • 2023 – 76,157 miles
  • 2022 – 73,543 miles
  • 2021 – 70,116 miles
  • 2020 – 67,019 miles
  • 2019 – 63,779 miles
  • 2018 – 60,828 miles
  • 2017 – 58,167 miles
  • 2016 – 54,258 miles
  • 2015 – 50,116 miles
  • 2014 – 46,714 miles
  • 2013 – 42,396 miles
  • 2012 – 38,346 miles
  • 2011 – 34,040 miles
  • 2010 – 29,248 miles
  • 2009 – 24,782 miles
  • 2008 – 19,575 miles
  • 2007 – 14,716 miles
  • 2006 – 9,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,410 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated moderately corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre moderately perished and cracked. No cords visible but advise changing soon. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Brake load sensing valve stiff

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing with age. ( not bad yet)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,410 miles (+1,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    79,410 miles
    Test number
    671496807044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated moderately corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre moderately perished and cracked. No cords visible but advise changing soon. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,115 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    78,115 miles
    Test number
    554302348167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing with age. ( not bad yet) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing moderately cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing with age. ( not bad yet) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail78,112 miles (+1,955)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,112 miles
    Test number
    858831243383
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized operating arm (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system feed to flexy hose (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front flexy deteriorated and blowing. Advise replacement. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule quite corroded (Borderline pass) advise replacement (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe to wheel cylinder (quite corroded) advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing with age. ( not bad yet) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing moderately cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule quite corroded (Borderline pass) advise replacement (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe to wheel cylinder (quite corroded) advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing with age. ( not bad yet) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass76,157 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    76,157 miles
    Test number
    367644445595
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and all rear rigid pipes quite corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front flexy section breaking up. Needs new front pipe to rectify (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers self park faulty

  5. Fail76,150 miles (+2,607)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,150 miles
    Test number
    243210652122
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and sill backing rotted out (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and all rear rigid pipes quite corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front flexy section breaking up. Needs new front pipe to rectify (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers self park faulty

  6. Pass73,543 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    73,543 miles
    Test number
    537884711536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded Borderline pass (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded Borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded Borderline pass (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded Borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail73,543 miles (+3,427)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,543 miles
    Test number
    787383322496
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded Borderline pass (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded Borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded Borderline pass (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded Borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass70,116 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,116 miles
    Test number
    778962926165
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective lower front mount rubber splitting
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s head light just has a beam pattern
    • AdvisoryRear subframe n/s and o/s bushes unbonding

  9. Fail70,116 miles (+3,097)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,116 miles
    Test number
    276430597276
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective lower front mount rubber splitting
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s head light just has a beam pattern
    • AdvisoryRear subframe n/s and o/s bushes unbonding

  10. Pass67,019 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    67,019 miles
    Test number
    473608479334
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s headlamp just has a beam pattern
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension n/s/f and o/s/f shockers top mounts slight play
    • AdvisorySuspension rear subframe n/s and o/s bushes unbonding

  11. Fail67,018 miles (+3,239)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,018 miles
    Test number
    393082618745
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens frosted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens frosted (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension n/s/f and o/s/f shockers top mounts slight play
    • AdvisorySuspension rear subframe n/s and o/s bushes unbonding

  12. Pass63,779 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,779 miles
    Test number
    742715190448
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail63,779 miles (+2,951)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,779 miles
    Test number
    625357303185
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass60,828 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,828 miles
    Test number
    876801354457
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses going opaque and light output reduced
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to tail box joint. secure at present but needs new centre and tail sections (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Fail60,815 miles (+2,648)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,815 miles
    Test number
    803189610325
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses going opaque and light output reduced
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to tail box joint. secure at present but needs new centre and tail sections (6.1.2 (a))

  16. Pass58,167 miles (+3,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,167 miles
    Test number
    667398613513
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass54,258 miles (+4,142)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,258 miles
    Test number
    338060072498
    • 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 Both rear tyres are perished
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass50,116 miles (+3,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,116 miles
    Test number
    215461575123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass46,714 miles (+4,318)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,714 miles
    Test number
    675369084130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  20. Pass42,396 miles (+4,050)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,396 miles
    Test number
    696462893180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass38,346 miles (+4,306)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,346 miles
    Test number
    118005282142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass34,040 miles (+4,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    34,040 miles
    Test number
    655872891173
    • 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)

  23. Pass29,248 miles (+4,466)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    29,248 miles
    Test number
    314968280157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,782 miles (+5,207)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    24,782 miles
    Test number
    650504299103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,575 miles (+4,859)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,575 miles
    Test number
    232403998114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,716 miles (+5,110)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    14,716 miles
    Test number
    614113197100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    9,606 miles
    Test number
    214905496110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y304 MHL

Does Y304 MHL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y304 MHL expired on 23 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y304 MHL?
The MOT on Y304 MHL expired on 23 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y304 MHL done?
Y304 MHL was recorded at 79,410 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 3,658 miles a year.
Has Y304 MHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y304 MHL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y304 MHL 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 Y304 MHL find?
Y304 MHL passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated moderately corroded; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre moderately perished and cracked. no cords visible but advise changing soon.; oil leak, but not excessive front of engine.

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