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GY51 UAO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

155,613 mi
Last recorded155,613 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 UAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 155,613 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2013 145,666 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2013 145,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise engine management light on

advise exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 10 Jul 2012 134,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advisa EML light on

advise item removed from mirror as this classed as A FAILER under the section of drivers view of road anything bigger than 40mm in zone B in the swept area

advise slight free play in o/s/f top shock mount

Pass 10 Jul 2012 134,601 miles

advisa EML light on

advise item removed from mirror as this classed as A FAILER under the section of drivers view of road anything bigger than 40mm in zone B in the swept area

advise slight free play in o/s/f top shock mount

Pass 8 Jul 2011 124,742 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 124,742 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 113,984 miles

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

just past emmissions test after prolonged preconditioning - engine may need attention

Fail 23 Jun 2010 113,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 113,771 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 99,010 miles

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

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

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 2 Jul 2009 98,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 92,326 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 92,120 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 79,341 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 67,254 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 67,254 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

engine oil level too low

Pass 25 Oct 2005 49,251 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 49,251 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 UAO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UAO, 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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What year was GY51 UAO registered?

GY51 UAO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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