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HY51 YGT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,853 mi
Last recorded153,853 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 YGT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 May 2014 153,853 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres worn low , close to legal limite , worn edges

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 153,853 miles

front tyres worn low , close to legal limite , worn edges

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 142,502 miles

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2012 131,143 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Fail 2 Jun 2012 131,143 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 19 May 2011 118,368 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED , NEARSIDE REAR COIL SPRING CORRODED , OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED , NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DRAGGING AND WOULD ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 21 May 2010 112,113 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 112,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

CAM BELT COVER BROKEN , OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED , EXHAUST CORRODED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 11 May 2009 104,708 miles

Front brake discs appear worn but servicable.

Front brakes are slight out of ballance.

Offside rear seat belt is attached to childs seat full exam not posioble.

Rear of exhaust is generaly rusty.

Reduced performance at park brakes.

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Fail 11 May 2009 104,708 miles

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

Front brake discs appear worn but servicable.

Front brakes are slight out of ballance.

Offside rear seat belt is attached to childs seat full exam not posioble.

Rear of exhaust is generaly rusty.

Reduced performance at park brakes.

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Pass 16 May 2008 96,915 miles

Front and rear tyres getting low on tread and nearing limits of tread wear

Rear exhaust silencer getting corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2007 86,928 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 86,928 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear tyres are worn at edges.

Reduced performance at park brakes.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 76,905 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 76,905 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 YGT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YGT, 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 HY51 YGT registered?

HY51 YGT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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