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GV51 UCY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,899 mi
Last recorded103,899 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 UCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 103,899 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also has slight wear to inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also has slight wear to inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (chalked). (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 99,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 95,654 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear axle. chalked. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear rear coil springs have some corrosion to them.

Pass 6 Dec 2022 90,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 87,333 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 84,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 81,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 81,800 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 78,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside front brake pipe corroded,, both rear brake pipes too flexis slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2014 78,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake pipe corroded,, both rear brake pipes too flexis slightly corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 74,420 miles

Advise fuel system cleaner added, passed smoke test after 10 accelerations, see printout

Both windscreen wipers splitting

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

Engine fault/service light on

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear bumper cable tied

Battery insecure, clasmp missing

Fail 17 Jan 2013 74,420 miles

Advise fuel system cleaner added, passed smoke test after 10 accelerations, see printout

Both windscreen wipers splitting

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Engine fault/service light on

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear bumper cable tied

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure, clasmp missing

Pass 11 Oct 2011 68,348 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 68,348 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2010 62,872 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 62,872 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2009 57,008 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 57,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 50,031 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 42,422 miles

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

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

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

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

offside door mirror casing broken

Pass 9 Jan 2006 35,328 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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GV51 UCY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV51 UCY, 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 UCY registered?

GV51 UCY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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