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GJ51 YFM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

193,674 mi
Last recorded193,674 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 193,674 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 184,757 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 173,567 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 165,371 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 156,965 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 149,030 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 140,142 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2015 140,142 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 133,145 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 133,145 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 125,868 miles

Both headlights have slightly weak pattern

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2011 119,184 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 113,313 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 113,313 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2010 109,134 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 104,465 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 87,264 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2008 87,264 miles

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

nearside rear tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2007 67,369 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 67,369 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 63,119 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 YFM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YFM, 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 YFM registered?

GJ51 YFM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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