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GY51 EXM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

202,687 mi
Last recorded202,687 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 EXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2014 202,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 202,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 199,788 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2013

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 185,202 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear exhaust flange is corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 170,755 miles

back box corroded & deteriorated

dent in n/s/r steel wheel

o/s wiper blade torn

slight corrosion front discs

slight roughness n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 31 Aug 2011 170,755 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

back box corroded & deteriorated

dent in n/s/r steel wheel

o/s wiper blade torn

slight corrosion front discs

slight roughness n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Aug 2010 154,967 miles

heat shield loose

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 154,967 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heat shield loose

Pass 8 Sep 2009 133,529 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 114,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 114,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 92,487 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 92,487 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 73,383 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 73,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 EXM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EXM, 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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What year was GY51 EXM registered?

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

Is GY51 EXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 EXM shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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