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GX51 DYF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,536 mi
Last recorded126,536 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 DYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 126,536 miles

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

both headlamp lens covers deteriorated (light output reduced)

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside steering rack end damp

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2012 122,298 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

coolent warning light staying on

steering rack nearside appears to be damp

steering wheel horn push buttons deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2012 122,294 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 May 2012 122,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs corroded

rubbing noise from o/s/f wheel bearing area

Pass 23 Nov 2010 116,811 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 116,709 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 109,752 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 109,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 101,812 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 101,807 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 93,820 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 69,726 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 51,894 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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GX51 DYF 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 61.5%.

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 GX51 DYF, 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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GX51 DYF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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