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EU51 YDY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,314 mi
Last recorded80,314 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 YDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 80,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewalls cracked but no cords exsposed

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 30 Jan 2017 79,950 miles

all of vehicles metal brake pipes heavily greased

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all of vehicles brake discs have surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

under side has just been freshly undersealed

Fail 16 Sep 2016 79,942 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

gear box front mount worn to excess

underside lightly corroded and undersealed

Pass 24 Apr 2014 79,926 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 79,926 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 78,772 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 78,765 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 75,428 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both fuel and brake lines cable tied under vehicle

Pass 26 May 2010 70,406 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 63,392 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 55,743 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 55,743 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 48,381 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 45,398 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 45,308 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 YDY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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