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GY51 FMG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,583 mi
Last recorded79,583 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 FMG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2020 79,583 miles

Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

eml on dash

general under body corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2017 77,044 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit and perrishing

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

centre and rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 69,449 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 61,935 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,772 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,281 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,934 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 46,210 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 46,209 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 42,355 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,370 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2008 29,751 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,767 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 23,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 FMG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FMG, 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 FMG registered?

GY51 FMG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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