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GU51 WYY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,363 mi
Last recorded113,363 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 WYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 113,363 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 113,363 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front headlamp beam pattern only just visible

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 109,838 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 107,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside handbrake cable outer sheath damage

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

different aspect tyres front to rear

Fail 3 Nov 2015 107,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside handbrake cable outer sheath damage

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

different aspect tyres front to rear

Pass 30 Oct 2014 100,144 miles

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

nearside rear brake back plate corodded

offside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 5 Nov 2013 92,004 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 85,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre worn right onto minimum limit, requires changing. Rear of exhaust rusting, offside headlamp aim scattered.

Sills covered.

Fail 4 Jul 2012 85,659 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre worn right onto minimum limit, requires changing. Rear of exhaust rusting, offside headlamp aim scattered.

Sills covered.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 82,505 miles

Nearside front tyre worn right to minimum limit (attention required soon), sills covered, exhaust very rusty.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear tyre badly perished, attention required soon.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 82,505 miles

Nearside front tyre worn right to minimum limit (attention required soon), sills covered, exhaust very rusty.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside rear tyre badly perished, attention required soon.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 76,325 miles

both front tyres worn near to minimum, rear tyres perished, rear silencer rusting

Pass 25 Apr 2009 68,987 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 57,876 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 50,959 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 43,752 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 WYY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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