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GY51 VRJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,433 mi
Last recorded69,433 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 VRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 69,433 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 68,329 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 64,912 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 64,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 61,905 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 59,845 miles

rear exhaust weak

Pass 22 Feb 2011 57,670 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 54,847 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 54,847 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 51,147 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,657 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2007 37,438 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 26,695 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 VRJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

GY51 VRJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is GY51 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 VRJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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