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FY51 GPU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

56,713 mi
Last recorded56,713 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 56,713 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2024 55,657 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2024 55,647 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2023 54,531 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 53,697 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle/rear joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 52,243 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 51,212 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 47,461 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 47,448 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 44,270 miles

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 26 Aug 2016 35,938 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 32,198 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 27,112 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 24,848 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 22,940 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 21,219 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 19,732 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 18,420 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 16,702 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 14,739 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 13,332 miles

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 GPU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GPU, 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 GPU registered?

FY51 GPU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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