2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · Y678 VNS
2001 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2001. Recorded mileage 172,104 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/02/2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,104 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
Y678 VNS Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/03/2017
- 172,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 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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Y678 VNS Mileage History
- 01/02/200672,436 mi
- 21/02/200788,844 mi+16,408 mi
- 21/02/200788,844 mi
- 16/02/200898,363 mi+9,519 mi
- 23/02/2009108,856 mi+10,493 mi
- 01/03/2010118,017 mi+9,161 mi
- 25/02/2011126,581 mi+8,564 mi
- 25/02/2011126,581 mi
- 28/02/2012134,868 mi+8,287 mi
- 28/02/2012134,868 mi
- 27/02/2013141,847 mi+6,979 mi
- 27/02/2013141,847 mi
- 28/02/2014149,026 mi+7,179 mi
- 25/02/2015156,964 mi+7,938 mi
- 25/02/2016164,467 mi+7,503 mi
- 01/03/2017172,104 mi+7,637 mi
Average of roughly 8,997 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Y678 VNS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Vauxhall Astra (Y678 VNS) between February 2006 and March 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 March 2017 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: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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