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GF51 FDY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,226 mi
Last recorded76,226 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 FDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 76,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear tyres are perished

Fail 14 Aug 2017 76,205 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear tyres are perished

Pass 30 Jul 2016 74,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 72,597 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light is on

exhaust back box bracket insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2014 71,146 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 71,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 68,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 68,585 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 63,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 58,144 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 53,093 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 53,093 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 46,460 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 41,061 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 34,751 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 28,887 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 28,887 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 22,735 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 22,735 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

battery insecure

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

n/s/front tyre sidewall damaged

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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GF51 FDY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF51 FDY, 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 GF51 FDY registered?

GF51 FDY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is GF51 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 FDY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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