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GY51 BJZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

99,198 mi
Last recorded99,198 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 BJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2015 99,198 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 99,198 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 94,573 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 94,573 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 88,759 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 88,759 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 83,345 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 83,345 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 77,944 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 70,312 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 64,874 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2009 64,874 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 55,882 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 55,882 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 51,221 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 51,221 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 44,618 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 44,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 32,392 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 BJZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BJZ, 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 BJZ registered?

GY51 BJZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GY51 BJZ shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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