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GJ51 YCG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,664 mi
Last recorded93,664 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 93,664 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 92,140 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 85,260 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 85,166 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,781 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 68,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 58,770 miles

BULB INOPERATIVE IN HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S MAIN TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

O/S MAIN TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 58,770 miles

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

BULB INOPERATIVE IN HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S MAIN TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

N/S WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

O/S MAIN TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 55,345 miles

O/S/R tyre worn low on edges

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2010 55,345 miles

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

O/S/R tyre worn low on edges

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2009 48,757 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 42,936 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 35,586 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 28,290 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 YCG 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 YCG, 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 YCG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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