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GU51 WYZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,123 mi
Last recorded92,123 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 WYZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 92,123 miles

Central Rear exhaust joint rotting

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 92,123 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear exhaust joint rotting

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 87,052 miles

light corrosion to rear brake pipes

osf seat belt slow to retract

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight play in front shock mounts

Fail 6 Nov 2017 87,052 miles

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

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

light corrosion to rear brake pipes

osf seat belt slow to retract

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight play in front shock mounts

Pass 31 Oct 2016 78,020 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 68,833 miles

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

both front headlight lenses in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2014 58,965 miles

both front top shock mountings have slight play/lift.

Fail 1 Nov 2014 58,965 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front top shock mountings have slight play/lift.

Pass 5 Oct 2013 48,752 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES.

Pass 29 Sep 2012 38,099 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 27,868 miles

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

nsf tyre worn outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2010 17,429 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 15,909 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 14,068 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 11,654 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 10,680 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 9,405 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 WYZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WYZ, 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 WYZ registered?

GU51 WYZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GU51 WYZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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