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GU51 YXX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,311 mi
Last recorded62,311 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 62,311 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre underinflated and has surface cuts in walls

brake discs corroded

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

exhaust deteriorating

headlamps slightly loose

metal brake pipes generally corroded

n/s headlamp gives a slightly unclear dipped beam pattern

nearside steering rack gaiter shows signs of leaking

number plates deteriorating

Fail 26 Mar 2021 62,310 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre underinflated and has surface cuts in walls

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

brake discs corroded

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

exhaust deteriorating

headlamps slightly loose

metal brake pipes generally corroded

nearside steering rack gaiter shows signs of leaking

number plates deteriorating

Fail 9 Dec 2020 62,291 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front,both front to rear and both rear greased/rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside steering rack greasy/oily

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear beam axle mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system in poor condition

surface corossion in both inner sills

Pass 18 Oct 2018 61,350 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 57,543 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 51,161 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 49,432 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust outer skin coroded

front discs coroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 47,116 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and outer skin peeling

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 45,113 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded.

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded.

Rear silencer corroded,(outer skin only).

Pass 18 Aug 2011 42,776 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 40,358 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 37,756 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,516 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 26,422 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Aug 2007 26,422 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Aug 2006 23,398 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 YXX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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