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HY51 YLW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,080 mi
Last recorded169,080 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 169,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 158,868 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 158,868 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 142,860 miles

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

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2010 133,640 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 132,228 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 132,228 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 123,838 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 107,871 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 107,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YLW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YLW, 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 YLW registered?

HY51 YLW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is HY51 YLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 YLW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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