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GY51 DZE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

186,863 mi
Last recorded186,863 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 DZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 186,863 miles

Front both wiper blades worn

Front crossmember damaged/none testable

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

sill covers fitted

wheels none standard

Fail 28 Nov 2015 186,811 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch arears (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front both wiper blades worn

Front crossmember damaged/none testable

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

sill covers fitted

wheels none standard

oil leak

Fail 8 May 2015

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2014

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 169,819 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 169,819 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine management light on

front wipers in poor condition but still clearing the screen

oil leaks from gearbox

Pass 4 Oct 2012 164,616 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 164,615 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 156,234 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 147,497 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 147,478 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 140,703 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 140,697 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 131,030 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 120,311 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 111,996 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 100,525 miles

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

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 DZE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DZE, 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 DZE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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