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EU51 YPA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,369 mi
Last recorded62,369 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 YPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2024 62,369 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 62,082 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 61,621 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 61,254 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 60,562 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 60,498 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 60,042 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 59,244 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 58,316 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 57,066 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 54,558 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 53,138 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 5,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 48,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 48,840 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 47,135 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 44,718 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 42,768 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 40,208 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 36,082 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 YPA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YPA, 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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What year was EU51 YPA registered?

EU51 YPA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EU51 YPA safe to buy?

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