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EY51 YWJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,971 mi
Last recorded80,971 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 YWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 80,971 miles

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

all tyres have age cracks

rear exhaust showing sighns of fatigue

Pass 25 Aug 2012 77,783 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust back box outter skin corroded and comeing away

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 3 Sep 2011 75,568 miles

advise baby seat fitted o/s/r belt not checked

advise chips in screen to o/s/ less than 10mm not in view

Pass 4 Sep 2010 71,631 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 71,631 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 65,022 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 65,022 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 57,974 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 50,081 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 41,836 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 YWJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YWJ, 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 YWJ registered?

EY51 YWJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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Does EY51 YWJ have outstanding finance?

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