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GY51 EWP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,204 mi
Last recorded157,204 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 EWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2018 157,204 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 152,211 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 152,211 miles

Emissions not tested major leak of gas before the rear silencer. (7.4.B.1)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 142,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated/cracking in the treads

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

front wiper blades torn

Fail 17 Nov 2016 142,387 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated/cracking in the treads

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

front wiper blades torn

Pass 17 Nov 2015 132,730 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 132,652 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer in three places its soon going to seporate (7.1.2)

195 60 15 88 v

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both the front wipers are splitt on the ends

osr and nsr tyres are perrished

the center part of the exhaust is in poor condition

Fail 18 Nov 2014 123,091 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 123,091 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 113,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

coolant and engine management light on dash display

nearside and offside rear brake disc back plate deterioated

offside front headlight lense deterioated

technician topped engine oil up by 2 litres to carry out an emissions test.

Fail 28 Oct 2013 113,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

coolant and engine management light on dash display

nearside and offside rear brake disc back plate deterioated

offside front headlight lense deterioated

technician topped engine oil up by 2 litres to carry out an emissions test.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 104,072 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil level was below the minimum mark, topped up in order to carry out mot

Fail 26 Nov 2012 104,072 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil level was below the minimum mark, topped up in order to carry out mot

Pass 17 Nov 2011 94,143 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 84,533 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 74,086 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 65,262 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 53,087 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 43,186 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 32,737 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 EWP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EWP, 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 EWP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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