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Y394 LNK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

175,772 mi
Last recorded175,772 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY394 LNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 175,772 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 166,779 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 166,777 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 156,709 miles

brake pipe to o/s/f hose corroded

exhaust back box corroded and weak

exhaust back box joint corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 14,685 miles

exhaust back box corroded and weak

Fail 7 Mar 2011 146,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded and weak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 133,227 miles

brake pipes to both rear hoses corroded

exhaust back box corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2010 133,227 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pipes to both rear hoses corroded

exhaust back box corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2009 123,672 miles

brake pipe to n/s/f hose corroded

brake pipes to and from o/s/r hose corroded

exhaust back box corroded

o/s steering rack slight play

Pass 18 Sep 2007 109,818 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 109,788 miles

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

front inner brake pads 75% worn

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit on edges

o/s/f tyre worn to excess on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2006 98,863 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 98,863 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 84,020 miles

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust rear joint corroded

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 LNK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y394 LNK, 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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Y394 LNK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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