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GF51 ZHY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,890 mi
Last recorded131,890 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 ZHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 131,890 miles

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

exhaust corroded

play in ns steering arm

wipers poor

Fail 9 Jul 2014 122,452 miles

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 122,452 miles

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 121,353 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 109,009 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 97,592 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 87,522 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 77,230 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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GF51 ZHY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GF51 ZHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF51 ZHY registered?

GF51 ZHY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is GF51 ZHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 ZHY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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