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GY51 BWZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,236 mi
Last recorded79,236 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2021 79,236 miles

Emissions not tested excessive blow and oil burning (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested both insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle mounting bushes perishing and splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper edge loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack and pump and resevoir and subframe damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

play to both front shock top mounts

slight smearing to wipers

Pass 8 Sep 2020 69,528 miles

Rear both tyres worn unevenly on inner of tread

Fail 4 Sep 2020 69,527 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both tyres worn unevenly on inner of tread

Pass 3 Sep 2019 62,538 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 62,538 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 60,953 miles

Front flex pipe outer skin loose

Oil leak, but not excessive Top of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 58,830 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre removed LARGE screw from tyre - no puncture found ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 56,403 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 53,715 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 53,685 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,086 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 46,922 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to crack & perish

Fail 19 Sep 2013 46,920 miles

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

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

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

N/S/R tyre starting to crack & perish

Pass 4 Oct 2012 43,296 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 43,107 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 39,897 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyres wearing low

covers fitted to outer sills so unable to check for corrosion

n/s/r tyre deteriated outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre feathered inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2011 39,897 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

both front tyres wearing low

covers fitted to outer sills so unable to check for corrosion

n/s/r tyre deteriated outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre feathered inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2010 37,231 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,443 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 24,874 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 24,874 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,307 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 15,874 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 15,874 miles

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

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 BWZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BWZ, 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 BWZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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