2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · Y869 MBN
2001 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 86,989 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2014.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 Jul 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,989 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y869 MBN Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2013
- 86,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y869 MBN 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 (Y869 MBN) between February 2006 and October 2013.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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)”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
Y869 MBN Mileage History
- 16/02/200643,259 mi
- 08/01/200750,335 mi+7,076 mi
- 31/12/200755,907 mi+5,572 mi
- 09/12/200860,588 mi+4,681 mi
- 14/12/200965,085 mi+4,497 mi
- 14/12/201069,606 mi+4,521 mi
- 14/12/201069,606 mi
- 30/11/201172,537 mi+2,931 mi
- 01/12/201172,539 mi+2 mi
- 21/09/201274,876 mi+2,337 mi
- 26/09/201386,965 mi+12,089 mi
- 01/10/201386,989 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 5,737 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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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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