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GY51 NMJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,923 mi
Last recorded35,923 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 35,923 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 35,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 30,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 26,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel lines badly corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2023 26,698 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel lines badly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 22,679 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 22,610 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 22,508 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 22,372 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 22,282 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 22,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 21,936 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 21,406 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 20,866 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 19,833 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 18,838 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 17,693 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 16,394 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 15,133 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 13,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 12,698 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 11,546 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 10,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 10,302 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 NMJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NMJ, 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 NMJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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