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GY51 AXB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,889 mi
Last recorded130,889 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 AXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 130,889 miles

Brake pipes have been coated in grease

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 130,643 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 123,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak oil filter area ()

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

Rear handbrake & foot brake effort low

front & REAR NUMBER PLATES IN POOR CONDITION

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 118,315 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear back plate in poor condition

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

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2016 118,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases complete exhaust system blowing & deteriated (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear back plate in poor condition

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 112,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jan 2015 112,684 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

centre & rear exhaust boxes in poor condition

n/s/f tyre has a small cut on the outer wall

n/s/f tyre wearing on the edge

petrol tank shield in poor condition

rear wipoer poor

Pass 22 Nov 2013 106,405 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads worn

Fail 22 Nov 2013 106,405 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 30 Nov 2012 101,804 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 26 Nov 2012 101,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Oct 2011 96,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn

Fail 19 Oct 2011 96,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 92,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml light on

Fail 30 Sep 2010 92,017 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml light on

Pass 10 Sep 2009 86,846 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 86,845 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 79,746 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 79,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 71,044 miles

O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 63,600 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 63,548 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

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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GY51 AXB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GY51 AXB, 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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GY51 AXB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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