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GY51 LBN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,714 mi
Last recorded123,714 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 LBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 123,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe under chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 123,709 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe under chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 118,194 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 115,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 115,069 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 111,954 miles

o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 19 Oct 2013 111,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 18 Oct 2012 106,926 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 102,713 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 91,706 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 81,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 81,309 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 66,478 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 66,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 57,953 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 48,686 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 48,659 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 LBN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LBN, 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 LBN registered?

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

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