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GJ51 TYV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,797 mi
Last recorded91,797 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 TYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 91,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust in poor condt

front brake discs pitted

front tyres perished

nsf tyre edge low

Fail 5 Jan 2016 91,796 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust in poor condt

front brake discs corroded

front tyres perished

ns r/v mirror damaged

nsf tyre edge low

wiper blades not tested

Pass 25 Aug 2011 82,432 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 82,432 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 74,228 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to separate

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 70,390 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 70,390 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 65,488 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 59,579 miles

advice front rear number plates

Pass 7 Aug 2006 49,739 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 49,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 43,772 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 43,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 TYV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 TYV, 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 GJ51 TYV registered?

GJ51 TYV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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