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GV51 FYN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

220,683 mi
Last recorded220,683 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 FYN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 220,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch will need attention soon

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 210,888 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Fail 13 Aug 2021 210,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Pass 17 Aug 2020 201,618 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 201,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 193,192 miles

Front tyres worn in centre of tread and on inner edges

Headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Fail 8 Aug 2019 193,191 miles

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

Front tyres worn in centre of tread and on inner edges

Headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2018

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cover sills fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2018

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipes to both rear wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cover sills fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017

slight corrosion to various rear brake pipes

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

Fail 11 Aug 2017

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion to various rear brake pipes

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 12 Aug 2016

front brake discs worn

nearside headlamp beam image blurred slightly

slight corrosion to all rear brake pipes

slight play in offside lower swivel

Pass 14 Aug 2015

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear coil spring corroded

slight corrosion to varios rear brake pipes

slight play in offside lower swivel

Fail 14 Aug 2015

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear coil spring corroded

slight corrosion to varios rear brake pipes

slight play in offside lower swivel

Pass 8 Aug 2014 138,391 miles

headlamps blurred slightly

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 126,087 miles

both headlamp beam patterns blurred slightly

offside rear tyre (on)the legal limit

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 15 Aug 2012 114,551 miles

o/s/r tyre is wearing on its inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2011 103,161 miles

offside front tyre (on) the limit

Fail 10 Aug 2011 103,161 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre (on) the limit

Pass 5 Aug 2010 92,777 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 92,776 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 79,914 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 79,914 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 67,546 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 67,546 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)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 55,239 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 42,058 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 36,823 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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GV51 FYN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GV51 FYN, 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 GV51 FYN registered?

GV51 FYN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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The MOT history for GV51 FYN shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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