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GJ51 YBF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,726 mi
Last recorded98,726 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 YBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 98,726 miles

Front tyres low on edges

N/S/R Tyre feathered on inner edge

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

O/S/R Tyre perished

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)

Radiator leaking

Rear axle bushs deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2015 98,726 miles

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

Front tyres low on edges

N/S/R Tyre feathered on inner edge

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

O/S/R Tyre perished

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)

Radiator leaking

Rear axle bushs deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2014 94,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2014 94,494 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Middle exhaust hanger broken, but still supported

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 85,605 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 85,605 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 68,107 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 68,107 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 58,122 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 50,523 miles

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

front discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2009 41,591 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 41,591 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 34,497 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,477 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 25,585 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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GJ51 YBF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YBF, 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 YBF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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