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GY51 ORU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,793 mi
Last recorded49,793 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2014 49,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 49,793 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 44,347 miles

nsr tyre in poor condition

Fail 19 Aug 2013 44,347 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nsr tyre in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,267 miles

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre perished sidewall and tread

play in front top suspension mounts

Pass 13 Oct 2010 40,254 miles

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

exhaust rear box rusty

front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Nov 2009 38,677 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 36,971 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 36,971 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 34,939 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 33,016 miles

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

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

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 ORU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ORU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY51 ORU registered?

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

Is GY51 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 ORU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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