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GU51 WYW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,440 mi
Last recorded112,440 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 WYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 112,440 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 112,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 106,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 May 2014 101,817 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 101,781 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 98,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 93,943 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condishon rear bracket brocken

Pass 23 Aug 2011 85,608 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 78,413 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 71,475 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 62,300 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 62,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 56,082 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 47,927 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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GU51 WYW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 GU51 WYW, 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 WYW registered?

GU51 WYW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is GU51 WYW safe to buy?

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