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GU51 YYH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

136,166 mi
Last recorded136,166 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 YYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 136,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brakepipes corroded at the joining male to female ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded chassis under seat

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above subframe fitting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above subframe fitting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 136,156 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak backbox leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brakepipes corroded at the joining male to female ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded chassis under seat

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above subframe fitting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above subframe fitting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 134,251 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 131,677 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to examine outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 23 May 2023 131,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2022 131,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 130,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 126,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 120,571 miles

Front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 109,713 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 104,642 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 91,328 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 89,045 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 87,309 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 83,310 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 78,690 miles

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2011 71,209 miles

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

unable to fully examine nearside and offside front and offside front to rear brake pipes due to recently applied protective coating

Pass 7 Apr 2010 64,099 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 56,767 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 48,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 48,527 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 40,784 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 31,254 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 YYH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 YYH, 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 YYH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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