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EU51 YCB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,424 mi
Last recorded124,424 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 YCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 124,424 miles

nsr tyre sidewall split

osr shock top bush worn

Fail 2 Feb 2012 124,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nsr tyre sidewall split

osr shock top bush worn

Pass 9 Feb 2011 110,423 miles

front brakes squeaky

ns mirror cracked

oil cap broken

Fail 19 Feb 2010 98,099 miles

Child seat offside rear

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside headlamp poor beam pattern

Play in rear shock absorber top bushes

Pass 19 Feb 2010 98,099 miles

Child seat offside rear

Offside headlamp poor beam pattern

Play in rear shock absorber top bushes

Pass 23 Feb 2009 88,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s wiper starting to split

Fail 21 Feb 2009 88,432 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

covers on sills

n/s wiper starting to split

n/s/ r brake has slight bind

n/s/r wheel bearing not tested

Pass 29 Jan 2008 69,077 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 70,865 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged

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

Slight play nearside top suspension mounting

Unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 20 Feb 2006 63,367 miles

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

parking brake recorded effort low pass.

Fail 20 Feb 2006 63,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

parking brake recorded effort low pass.

Pass 11 Nov 2005 63,359 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 59,577 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 YCB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EU51 YCB, 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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EU51 YCB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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