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EY51 YTV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,536 mi
Last recorded156,536 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 YTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 156,536 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 156,536 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 145,348 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 138,833 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 138,833 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 133,984 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2012 128,672 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 14 Oct 2011 122,622 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 122,622 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 116,096 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 116,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 111,987 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 111,987 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 106,251 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 100,631 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 100,631 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 86,376 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 70,549 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 YTV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EY51 YTV, 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 YTV registered?

EY51 YTV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is EY51 YTV safe to buy?

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