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EA51 YKG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

215,655 mi
Last recorded215,655 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 YKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 215,655 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 215,650 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 204,497 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

oil and coolant leak

Fail 3 Feb 2011 204,497 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

oil and coolant leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 186,251 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 162,211 miles

dashboard indicates service due

Fail 12 Dec 2008 161,897 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

small amount of freeplay in offside end of steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2007 139,375 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 114,834 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 91,350 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 90,970 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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EA51 YKG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA51 YKG, 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 EA51 YKG registered?

EA51 YKG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is EA51 YKG safe to buy?

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