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GY51 MZU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,440 mi
Last recorded163,440 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 MZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 163,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 155,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 142,031 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 128,038 miles

Nearside All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 118,624 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 118,572 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 110,996 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

Fail 10 Sep 2012 110,984 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

engine light on

Pass 1 Sep 2011 102,500 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 95,714 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 85,307 miles

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2008 73,779 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 59,443 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 59,188 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 45,517 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 33,099 miles

rear exhaust box badly corroded and breaking up.

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 MZU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 MZU, 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 MZU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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