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FY51 GPZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

159,723 mi
Last recorded159,723 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2023 159,723 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust detached (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2x places marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting point marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shocker mounting area 2x places marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill 2x places marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box detached and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside rear spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 154,997 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and rear tyres worn to 3mm tread depth and on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 154,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and rear tyres worn to 3mm tread depth and on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 148,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

both rear axle bushes worn slightly

Fail 14 Oct 2021 148,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

both rear axle bushes worn slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2020 143,350 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 139,696 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 135,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 135,285 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 131,639 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 127,718 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 124,173 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 120,778 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 117,301 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 117,238 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 113,996 miles

can just see headlamp beam pattern-advise relacement headlights

exhaust centre pipe corroding near tailpipe-advise replacement soon

exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorating-slight blow-advise replacement soon

low on engine oil-topped up

offside front brake hose ferrule starting to corrode in centre of pipe

squeak from offside front wheel when rotated

Pass 13 Oct 2011 111,445 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 97,296 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 97,296 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 82,760 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 72,024 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 72,024 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 58,242 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 49,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2005 39,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR WIPER SPLIT

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 GPZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GPZ, 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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FY51 GPZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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