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GK51 ZYC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,543 mi
Last recorded107,543 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 ZYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 107,543 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 103,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has nail in (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 96,089 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 96,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 91,679 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak engine

Fail 26 Oct 2013 91,679 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak engine

Pass 19 Oct 2012 86,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 78,457 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 70,279 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 62,194 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 58,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 58,166 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 46,082 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 37,533 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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GK51 ZYC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GK51 ZYC, 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 GK51 ZYC registered?

GK51 ZYC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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