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GJ51 YCA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,046 mi
Last recorded89,046 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2014 89,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system in poor condition

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 89,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2013 83,398 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 83,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust section has a broken exhaust hanger but exhaust is still adequately supported

Pass 16 Jan 2012 75,872 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 75,872 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 67,316 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

offside rear tyre perrishing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jan 2011 67,316 miles

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

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

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

offside rear tyre perrishing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jan 2010 58,549 miles

slight free play to both front suspension top mounts

Pass 19 Jan 2009 49,481 miles

offside door mirror casing tapped up

Pass 24 Jan 2008 40,209 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Jan 2008 40,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 29,787 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 22,447 miles

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

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 YCA 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 64.3%.

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 YCA, 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 YCA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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