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EY51 YSW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,511 mi
Last recorded101,511 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 YSW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 101,511 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 97,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 90,799 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 90,771 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 84,027 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 84,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 76,459 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 76,459 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 67,970 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 58,908 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 48,456 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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EY51 YSW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EY51 YSW, 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 EY51 YSW registered?

EY51 YSW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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