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GY51 AWW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,044 mi
Last recorded73,044 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 AWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 73,044 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all, front worst (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering rack leaking

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak poss filter

Pass 28 Aug 2014 67,774 miles

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

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

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

Slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 29 Aug 2013 62,851 miles

engine oil leak rear main seal

power steering bleak from rack

Fail 28 Aug 2013 62,851 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine oil leak rear main seal

power steering bleak from rack

Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,470 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,385 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 46,080 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 40,955 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 32,333 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 28,803 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 26,683 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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GY51 AWW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GY51 AWW, 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 GY51 AWW registered?

GY51 AWW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GY51 AWW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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