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GY51 MZP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,255 mi
Last recorded92,255 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 MZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 92,255 miles

Rear exhaust system in poor condition

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 92,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2016 81,222 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 81,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 69,454 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 69,446 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 59,487 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

The nearside rear tyre is on the legal tread depth limits

The rear silencer is in poor condition

Fail 26 Sep 2014 59,487 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

The nearside rear tyre is on the legal tread depth limits

The rear silencer is in poor condition

Fail 11 Sep 2013 49,691 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt(N/S/R)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S washer no delivery

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,691 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt(N/S/R)

O/S washer no delivery

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2011 36,602 miles

offside front wing mirror damaged

offside rear tyre starting to perish 205/50/16

Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,854 miles

offside mirror damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,065 miles

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

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

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Fail 18 Sep 2009 32,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 28,944 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 28,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre damaged on side wall and low tread depth

Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,194 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 23,304 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 23,290 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 19,861 miles

near side rear tyre in poor condition

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 MZP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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