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GJ51 YFT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

105,988 mi
Last recorded105,988 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2022 105,988 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill with in 30 cm of rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front slight engine oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 103,997 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished

signs of surface corrosion on rear suspension springs & brake hose ferrules

Fail 14 Oct 2021 103,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre perished

signs of surface corrosion on rear suspension springs & brake hose ferrules

Pass 29 Sep 2020 102,135 miles

Both rear springs corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2020 102,135 miles

Both rear springs corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 100,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm & signs of perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 100,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm & signs of perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 98,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 95,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 95,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 92,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 92,936 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 90,137 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

head lamp lenses in poor condition.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 87,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

head lamp lenses in poor condition.

Fail 16 Oct 2014 87,190 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

head lamp lenses in poor condition.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 84,036 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 84,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 80,765 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 80,765 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 76,708 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 66,611 miles

advise oil leaks

advise outer seal covers fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2010 66,609 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

advise n/s/f top mount slight play

advise oil leaks

advise outer seal covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2010 64,658 miles

advanced wear front brake discs

advanced wear front brake pads

Pass 20 Jul 2009 58,834 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 52,654 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 47,211 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 41,952 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 41,952 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 36,551 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 YFT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 YFT, 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 YFT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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