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GY51 TZV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,668 mi
Last recorded113,668 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 113,668 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking in the tread

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 113,611 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both rear tyres are cracking in the tread

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 99,887 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 99,859 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 87,062 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 87,062 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 80,437 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 76,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chip in zone a within specification.

n/s/f brabe pipe starting to corrode round center sub-fram mount.

Pass 24 May 2011 76,418 miles

chip in zone a within specification.

n/s/f brabe pipe starting to corrode round center sub-fram mount.

Pass 24 May 2010 72,241 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 69,246 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven

o/s/f sidelight delayed to come on.

o/s/r,o/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking

slight play in o/s/f strut top mount

Fail 11 May 2009 69,246 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven

n/s wiper blade split

o/s/f sidelight delayed to come on.

o/s/r,o/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking

slight play in o/s/f strut top mount

Pass 6 Jun 2008 66,562 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 61,537 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 56,012 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 TZV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TZV, 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 TZV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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