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FY51 GNZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,506 mi
Last recorded87,506 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 GNZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 87,506 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 87,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 80,651 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is heavily perished within tread.

offside rear tyre is heavily perished with in tread.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 80,651 miles

nearside rear tyre is heavily perished within tread.

offside rear tyre is heavily perished with in tread.

Pass 26 Jul 2014 71,758 miles

minor stonechip damage to the windowscreen. The nearside wiper blade is also starting to split

Pass 24 Aug 2013 64,478 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Inspection light on

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

O/S/F Wiper falling apart

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

Oil low, not registering on dipstick

Unable to inspect wheel nuts, due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2012 57,371 miles

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 15 Sep 2011 51,065 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 47,060 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Front number plate cracked. Ok at time of test

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside headlamp aim on upper most limit.

Fail 9 Sep 2010 47,060 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Front number plate cracked. Ok at time of test

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside headlamp aim on upper most limit.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,858 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 37,236 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 32,551 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,695 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 27,691 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FY51 GNZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY51 GNZ, 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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What year was FY51 GNZ registered?

FY51 GNZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is FY51 GNZ safe to buy?

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