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HY51 YBN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

123,651 mi
Last recorded123,651 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 YBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 123,651 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 123,649 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AXLE MOUNTING BRACKET SEVERELY RUSTED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 121,219 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CENTRE SUBFRAME MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 121,177 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CENTRE SUBFRAME MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CENTRE SUBFRAME MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 118,986 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 117,927 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 117,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 114,167 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced AXLE BEAM FRONT MOUNTING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 11,417 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced AXLE BEAM FRONT MOUNTING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 110,458 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 110,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 106,014 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 106,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 103,773 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 101,165 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 101,163 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 98,489 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 98,767 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 93,865 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 93,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 88,865 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 84,468 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 84,468 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 80,712 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 80,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 76,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 76,268 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 72,162 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 72,162 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 68,167 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 64,127 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 60,108 miles

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

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

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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HY51 YBN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 HY51 YBN, 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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HY51 YBN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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