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AO51 YYW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

143,438 mi
Last recorded143,438 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 YYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 143,438 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2016 143,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2016 130,698 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2015 120,653 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 114,900 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2013 109,774 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 103,584 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 94,869 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 83,032 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 71,720 miles

FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

NSR TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 29 Jan 2008 59,952 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 48,112 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 41,597 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AO51 YYW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO51 YYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO51 YYW registered?

AO51 YYW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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