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GJ51 YCO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,707 mi
Last recorded74,707 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 74,707 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material localised area of both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper free play in top mount in hang free position

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper free play in top mount in hang free position

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive considerable (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers missing-alternative device in place adequately supporting system

Pass 3 Sep 2020 72,657 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear 1 mounting rubber broken and 1 improvised alternative mounting-system adequately supported

Pass 9 Sep 2019 70,186 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 66,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & main (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

deterioration tio headlampm lenses-beam image/intensity poor

Fail 7 Sep 2018 66,968 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & main (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

deterioration tio headlampm lenses-beam image/intensity poor

Pass 8 Sep 2017 69,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded sections of main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 63,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded sections of main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 61,113 miles

deterioration to headlamp lenses-beam image/intensity poor

end of nearside main brake pipe to hose pitted & corroded

nearside front brake pipe pitted & corroded

offside rear brake pipe pitted & corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 58,407 miles

front tyres wearing low on legal tread

pitting & corrosion to various metal brake pipes

Pass 23 Sep 2014 56,358 miles

pitting & corrosion to rear brake pipes

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2013 53,996 miles

centre/rear exhaust sections joining flange corroded/weakenend

front exhaust flexi section seperated-not blowing

Pass 29 Aug 2012 51,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 49,248 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 47,182 miles

deterioration to rear exhaust section

Pass 30 Jul 2009 44,474 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 41,859 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 39,102 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 32,959 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear 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 YCO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YCO, 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 YCO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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