2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · Y126 UBY
2001 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 148,700 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/12/2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,700 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1686cc
Y126 UBY Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2012
- 148,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Y126 UBY Mileage History
- 24/02/2006112,866 mi
- 21/02/2007117,364 mi+4,498 mi
- 07/07/2008120,336 mi+2,972 mi
- 07/07/2008120,336 mi
- 03/08/2009122,115 mi+1,779 mi
- 04/08/2009122,115 mi
- 20/08/2010125,945 mi+3,830 mi
- 20/08/2010125,945 mi
- 04/08/2011132,629 mi+6,684 mi
- 05/09/2012146,672 mi+14,043 mi
- 10/10/2012147,953 mi+1,281 mi
- 11/12/2012148,700 mi+747 mi
Average of roughly 5,273 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Y126 UBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Vauxhall Astra (Y126 UBY) between February 2006 and December 2012.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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