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EA51 YKY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,233 mi
Last recorded115,233 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 YKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 115,233 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both front metal brake pipes covered in grease

engine management light on

Fail 20 Jun 2017 115,233 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front metal brake pipes covered in grease

engine management light on

Pass 27 May 2016 113,260 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 106,977 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 102,282 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 91,320 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 86,030 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 83,722 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 76,295 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 76,295 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 68,819 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 63,149 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 56,645 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 56,645 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 46,929 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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EA51 YKY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA51 YKY, 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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EA51 YKY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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