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GY51 MZV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,911 mi
Last recorded90,911 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 90,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 90,813 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Strut top mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small leak of grease evident (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread, excessive wear on inner edge and cut in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe running above rear axle corroded in 2 places. (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 May 2019 80,393 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 79,725 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 79,724 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 May 2017 78,906 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 74,760 miles

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

slight coolant leak from engine

Pass 20 May 2015 71,848 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 71,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 69,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 69,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 66,026 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 63,613 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres perished slightly

both rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 17 May 2011 61,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres perished and old

front brake discs slighty pitted

Fail 17 May 2011 61,502 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear tyres perished and old

front brake discs slighty pitted

Pass 19 May 2010 58,865 miles

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

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres perished bady

Pass 22 May 2009 56,665 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 54,009 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 50,179 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 47,724 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 MZV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MZV, 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 MZV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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