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GK51 YDG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

152,937 mi
Last recorded152,937 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 YDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2019 152,937 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2018 142,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 142,676 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning Load valve seized (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 130,719 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine oil added to proceed with engine emissions test

Fail 28 Nov 2017 130,719 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine oil added to proceed with engine emissions test

Pass 30 Nov 2016 120,420 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 116,925 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 116,925 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 111,783 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 111,783 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 107,182 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 102,686 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 102,686 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 98,642 miles

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

Off side front seat belt slow to retract.

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 95,691 miles

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers well worn

front number plate beginning to deteriorate

gearbox diff pan area oily

slight play felt in both front suspension struts top mounts

wipers smear the windscreen slightly in operation

Pass 20 Nov 2009 92,467 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers becoming worn

front number plate is deteriorating

front wipers beginning to smear the screen in operation

gearbox diff pan damp with oil

near side rear tyre starting to perish and crack

off side rear tyre perishing and cracking

play felt in both front strut top mounts

Fail 19 Nov 2009 92,467 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers becoming worn

front number plate is deteriorating

front wipers beginning to smear the screen in operation

gearbox diff pan damp with oil

near side rear tyre starting to perish and crack

off side rear tyre perishing and cracking

play felt in both front strut top mounts

Pass 6 Nov 2008 89,376 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded where join together and rear silencer corroded

centre exhaust silencer rear mounting bracket come unfixed from silencer

front wiper blades starting to smear

near side rear tyre starting to perish and crack

off side front track rod end rubber boot partly out of place

off side rear tyre side wall slightly perished and cracking

slight movement felt in both front suspension top strut mounts

very slight leak rear exhaust silencer

Pass 8 Nov 2007 84,006 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 84,006 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 67,449 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 49,783 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 49,783 miles

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

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

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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GK51 YDG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 GK51 YDG, 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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GK51 YDG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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