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HY51 YLM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,297 mi
Last recorded153,297 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 YLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 153,297 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

under body and sill covers are fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2016 141,266 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 131,577 miles

all coil springs corroded

both front tyres wearing low

brake pipes corroded / greased

Pass 18 Nov 2014 126,653 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 123,661 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 119,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 15 Nov 2012 119,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 114,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 114,619 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 106,693 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 100,145 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 93,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 93,402 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 84,860 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear lamp not in good condition

Fail 20 Oct 2007 84,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear lamp not in good condition

Pass 11 Dec 2006 75,911 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 75,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

spare tyre @ 1.6mm

Pass 24 Sep 2005 66,104 miles

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

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

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 YLM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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