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EA51 YLM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

248,776 mi
Last recorded248,776 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 YLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 248,776 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust joints rusting.

front subframe mountings rusted.

oil leaks

Fail 14 Sep 2017 248,776 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust joints rusting.

front subframe mountings rusted.

oil leaks

Pass 3 Oct 2016 241,267 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes rusting.

front subframe mountings rusting.

fuel tank breather hose perished.

rear springs rusting.

steering rack damp

Pass 1 Oct 2015 233,612 miles

exhaust rusting.

front brake discs worn

front subframe mountings rusting

windscreen chipped.

Fail 1 Oct 2015 233,612 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust rusting.

front brake discs worn

front subframe mountings rusting

windscreen chipped.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 225,014 miles

EML lamp is on.

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front subframe mountings rusting.

nail in offside front tyre.

radiator corroded.

rear exhaust box rusting.

rear tyres perished.

Fail 2 Oct 2013 216,454 miles

EML light on.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front subframe mountings corroded.

nail in offside front tyre.

radiator corroded.

rear axle beam outer bushes perished.

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 216,454 miles

EML light on.

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front subframe mountings corroded.

nail in offside front tyre.

radiator corroded.

rear axle beam outer bushes perished.

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 207,731 miles

rear wiper split.

windscreen chipped.

front subframe centre moutings rusting.

nail in offside rear tyre.

radiator corroded.

rear axle beam outer bushes perished.

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 196,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Discs Are Corroded And Lipped

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 196,514 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Discs Are Corroded And Lipped

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 182,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 160,981 miles

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

front bumper damaged

front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 7 Oct 2009 160,981 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front bumper damaged

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 23 Sep 2008 134,100 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper is damaged

wheel trims are damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2007 116,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

covers fitted over the outer sills

front bumper is damaged

wheel trims are damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2006 94,816 miles

front bumper is damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2005 78,335 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 YLM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YLM, 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 YLM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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