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GY51 AXS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,822 mi
Last recorded138,822 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 AXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 138,822 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 127,750 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 109,165 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 109,165 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front brake discs corroding and worn

Offside rear tyre (on spare rim) 195/60/15 Nearside rear tyre 205/50/16v

Pass 25 Jun 2012 86,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 85,100 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 83,371 miles

O/S/R Tyre has Hi-Low spots!

Coolant level low

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

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

When was cambelt last changed?

Fail 7 Jul 2010 83,371 miles

Coolant level low

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

O/S/R Tyre has Hi-Low spots!

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

When was cambelt last changed?

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 66,077 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 66,077 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 47,140 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2006 38,682 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 38,682 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres starting to distort on inner edges of tread and o/s/r has 2x nails in tread

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 AXS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AXS, 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 AXS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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