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GU51 YYV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,954 mi
Last recorded109,954 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 YYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 109,954 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 102,526 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 94,391 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 86,154 miles

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

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

rear silencer and joint poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2013 76,925 miles

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

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

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2012 71,443 miles

rear silencer poor condition

Fail 12 Dec 2012 71,443 miles

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

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2011 65,902 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 59,747 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 51,477 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2008 48,147 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 43,415 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 35,514 miles

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

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

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 YYV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YYV, 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 YYV registered?

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

Is GU51 YYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 YYV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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