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GY51 BJU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,250 mi
Last recorded160,250 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 BJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2010 160,250 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 160,250 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 156,953 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 156,909 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front tyres deteriorated

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 26 Sep 2008 141,185 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 141,181 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 135,507 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 128,196 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 128,196 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 114,574 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 97,145 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 BJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY51 BJU registered?

GY51 BJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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