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EU51 VYH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,240 mi
Last recorded145,240 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 VYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 145,240 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 145,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB IN WRONG WAY (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 137,784 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 132,791 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 130,687 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 130,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 125,110 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 125,100 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 120,665 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 120,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 115,624 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 111,981 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 111,972 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 109,001 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 108,996 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 105,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 105,650 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 99,348 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 89,481 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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EU51 VYH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 EU51 VYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU51 VYH registered?

EU51 VYH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is EU51 VYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 VYH shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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