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GJ51 GYK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

111,124 mi
Last recorded111,124 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 GYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 111,124 miles

Advise corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 104,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

both front to rear brake pipes,corroded at rear.

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

o/s and n/s front brake pipes to hoses corroded.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 98,408 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp unit cracked

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

centre to rear silencer flange corroded tail box bracket broken not blowing at time of test

interior mirror missing

Fail 8 Feb 2016 98,408 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear lamp unit cracked

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

centre to rear silencer flange corroded tail box bracket broken not blowing at time of test

interior mirror missing

Pass 16 Jan 2015 90,583 miles

int/mirror missing.

o/s and n/s front, o/s and n/s rear ,o/s and n/s front to rear at rear, brake pipes corroded.

rear silencer corroded and mount bracket corroded off.

Fail 16 Jan 2015 90,583 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

int/mirror missing.

o/s and n/s front, o/s and n/s rear ,o/s and n/s front to rear at rear, brake pipes corroded.

rear silencer corroded and mount bracket corroded off.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 86,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 86,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 80,088 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 80,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 74,000 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 73,999 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 68,160 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side rear lamp lens cracked

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2010 63,167 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 63,166 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 57,922 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 57,922 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 52,661 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 47,979 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 47,978 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 43,190 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 43,190 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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GJ51 GYK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GJ51 GYK, 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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GJ51 GYK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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