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GU51 WYP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,350 mi
Last recorded119,350 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 WYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 119,350 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

sill covers fitted

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 20 Jun 2013 116,756 miles

Advise rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 18 May 2012 110,484 miles

underside of vehicle dirty

Fail 18 May 2012 110,482 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 4 Nov 2010 99,343 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 83,734 miles

Both registration plates deteriorating slightly, still legible and secure.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 73,726 miles

Air bag warning lamp on.

Front registration plate deteriorated slightly, still legible and secure.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 73,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Air bag warning lamp on.

Front registration plate deteriorated slightly, still legible and secure.

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 63,097 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 50,451 miles

n/s/f tyre tread on 2.0mm in centre

o/s/f tyre tread on 2.0mm on inner edge

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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GU51 WYP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU51 WYP, 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 GU51 WYP registered?

GU51 WYP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GU51 WYP safe to buy?

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