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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Axle bushes worn
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Axle bushes worn
Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded
Service brake binding but not excessively nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside [upper] front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded
Service brake binding but not excessively nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Inner track rod slight play
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel slightly distorted
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside [upper] Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside [inner/outer sill] Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel slightly distorted
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cables, deteriorated, and outer sheathings are collapsing, advise to replace (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded rear springs are rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides, rear axle mount areas of chassis are corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))
indicator stalk self cancel function not working
nearside of steering rack is damp
Body panel insecure rear exhaust heatshield is insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cables, deteriorated, and outer sheathings are collapsing, advise to replace (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded rear springs are rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides, rear axle mount areas of chassis are corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))
indicator stalk self cancel function not working
nearside of steering rack is damp
Nearside Front n/s of steering rack is slightly damp
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
indicator self cancelling function not working
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting upper spring mounting area is rotten (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting upper spring mounting area is rotten (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front n/s of steering rack is slightly damp
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
indicator self cancelling function not working
Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer, one of the rubbers are not attached (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working properly l/h horn button dosent always work (7.7 (a) (i))
Indicator switch faulty indicators dont self cancel (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component p.a.s. rack has a slight leak (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides, chassis rail corroded where axle mounts to it (6.2.2 (d) (i))
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer, one of the rubbers are not attached (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working properly l/h horn button dosent always work (7.7 (a) (i))
Indicator switch faulty indicators dont self cancel (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component p.a.s. rack has a slight leak (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides, chassis rail corroded where axle mounts to it (6.2.2 (d) (i))
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, engine and steering rack
Rear axle bushes cracking
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, engine and steering rack
Rear axle bushes cracking
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack damp (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Rear exhaust mount missing
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Rear exhaust mount missing
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
has slight movement in top strut mounting near side front
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside tyre tread worn unevenly on inner edge.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside tyre tread worn unevenly on inner edge.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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EU51 YFG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 YFG, 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 YFG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 2001.
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