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HY51 YRF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,078 mi
Last recorded107,078 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 YRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 107,078 miles

exhaust emits white smoke during acceleration

nearside front tyre is on 3mm

offside front wiper is a bit streaky

small cracks starting to appear in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2015 107,074 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

engine light is on

nearside front tyre is on 3mm

offside front wiper is a bit streaky

small cracks starting to appear in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2012 100,903 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

front exhaust flexi & rear silencer has a leak of exhaust gases. Centre section joining flanges corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 96,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

recommend both rear lamp uints,number plate lamp, front side repeaters & both front indicator lamps cleaned of black tint

Pass 13 Aug 2010 90,562 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

recommend both rear lamp units, number plate lamp, front side repeaters & both front indicator lens cleaned of black tint paint

Fail 13 Aug 2010 90,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

recommend both rear lamp units, number plate lamp, front side repeaters & both front indicator lens cleaned of black tint paint

Pass 5 Aug 2009 78,476 miles

There is blue/grey smoke when car is first started but is minimal when revved after a 20 second purge. Windscreen is cracked less than 40mm in swept area outside zone A and is lightly scratched.Visibility is still good.

Fail 5 Aug 2009 78,476 miles

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

There is blue/grey smoke when car is first started but is minimal when revved after a 20 second purge. Windscreen is cracked less than 40mm in swept area outside zone A and is lightly scratched.Visibility is still good.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 67,052 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 67,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 56,056 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 50,577 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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HY51 YRF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YRF, 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 YRF registered?

HY51 YRF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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