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Y394 HEO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

233,277 mi
Last recorded233,277 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY394 HEO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 233,277 miles

Front number plate cracked

Brake pedal rubber worn

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs worn & show signs of overheating

Front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode in places

Lower gearbox mount worn

Rear axle mount bushes splitting & brackets starting to corrode

Rear exhaust section poor

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 18 Jun 2013 233,270 miles

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs worn & show signs of overheating

Front number plate cracked

Front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode in places

Lower gearbox mount worn

Rear axle mount bushes splitting & brackets starting to corrode

Rear exhaust section poor

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jun 2012 229,504 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front to rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Front wiper parking device poor

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

No spare wheel

O/s outer CV joint worn

Pass 6 Jun 2011 218,564 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 209,416 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 209,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 201,646 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 188,244 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 176,497 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f drive shaft inner gaiter split

Pass 5 Jun 2009 168,340 miles

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

handbrake efficiency only just passed

Fail 5 Jun 2009 168,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 153,026 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 134,822 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)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 134,813 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 115,328 miles

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

oil level high

Pass 5 Jun 2007 102,432 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 87,114 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 48,452 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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Y394 HEO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y394 HEO, 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 Y394 HEO registered?

Y394 HEO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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