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HY51 YYA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,985 mi
Last recorded67,985 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 YYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 67,985 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 67,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 65,027 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 61,525 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,491 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 59,491 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 56,786 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 56,784 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 53,159 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front & rear plates deteriating

Fail 21 Aug 2010 53,159 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front & rear plates deteriating

Pass 20 Aug 2009 48,948 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 48,944 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,162 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 43,014 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 43,014 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 41,002 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 41,002 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 36,914 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 YYA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YYA, 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 YYA registered?

HY51 YYA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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The MOT history for HY51 YYA shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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