2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · Y348 BCK
2001 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 136,868 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Jan 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,868 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y348 BCK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2024
- 136,868 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y348 BCK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Vauxhall Astra (Y348 BCK) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
Y348 BCK Mileage History
- 19/04/2022129,861 mi
- 17/04/2023133,331 mi+3,470 mi
- 08/04/2024136,867 mi+3,536 mi
- 13/04/2024136,868 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,530 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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