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Y163 YSO

2001 Vauxhall Astravan

Black Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,614 mi
Last recorded169,614 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astravan122,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 YSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 169,614 miles

oil sweat at engine area

Fail 15 Oct 2021 169,614 miles

oil sweat at engine area

Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative both rear springs incorrectly seated (5.3.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 163,098 miles

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

Pass 17 Apr 2019 149,737 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 140,025 miles

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

rear exhaust join at centre corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2018 140,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

rear exhaust join at centre corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 136,075 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2016 136,038 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded All metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 131,713 miles

front discs and pads

Pass 12 Nov 2013 127,350 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

osf brake anti-rattle clip not fitted correctly

Fail 12 Nov 2013 127,349 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

osf brake anti-rattle clip not fitted correctly

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?

Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
7,780
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
58,240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 35,295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,913
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,092
position lamp(s) not working 17,431
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,678
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Y163 YSO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan in Black with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 122,593 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 Astravan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 35,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y163 YSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astravan typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y163 YSO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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