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GJ51 YBV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,945 mi
Last recorded167,945 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 YBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 167,945 miles

emissions lamp on dash on

headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

rear offside tyre edge worn

Pass 15 Dec 2014 154,868 miles

emissions lamp on dash on

front lower gearbox/engine mounting rubber splitting

front tyres edges worn

rear brake pipes corroded

rear nearside tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 17 Dec 2013 145,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine lamp on

rear centre brake pipe corroded

rear nearside tyre worn

windscreen slight damage

Pass 1 Nov 2012 133,303 miles

rear centre brake pipe corroded

rear nearside tyre edge worn (close to legal limit)

windscreen slight damage

wiper blades small splits on ends

Fail 31 Oct 2012 133,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front offside tyre inner edge worn (close to legal limit)

rear centre brake pipe corroded

windscreen slight damage

wiper blades small splits on ends

Pass 31 Oct 2011 125,803 miles

front nearside wheel bearing slightly worn

rear centre steel brake pipe corroded

rear nearside tyre inner edge worn (uneven wear)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 118,620 miles

r/n/s tyre uneven wear

Pass 21 Sep 2009 112,259 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 112,259 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 104,337 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 95,504 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 95,504 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 82,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 82,705 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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GJ51 YBV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GJ51 YBV, 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 YBV registered?

GJ51 YBV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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