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GY51 HYG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

192,805 mi
Last recorded192,805 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 HYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 192,805 miles

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

engine management light on

general all round corrosion

slight exhaust leak around manifold area

wipers not parking automatically

Fail 24 Jul 2013 192,805 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

general all round corrosion

wipers not parking automatically

Pass 27 Jun 2012 188,008 miles

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

front bumper missing but sharp edges have protected

Fail 27 Jun 2012 188,004 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front bumper missing but sharp edges have protected

Fail 10 Mar 2011 181,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

drivers seat belt very poor condition

mil illuminated

nearside headlamp beam image poor

rear number plate dirty but legible

service warning illuminated

undercar brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 181,110 miles

drivers seat belt very poor condition

mil illuminated

nearside headlamp beam image poor

rear number plate dirty but legible

service warning illuminated

undercar brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2009 171,819 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 171,819 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2008 162,394 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 162,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 146,563 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 146,563 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 115,968 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 HYG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HYG, 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 HYG registered?

GY51 HYG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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