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GY51 VRR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,454 mi
Last recorded66,454 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 VRR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 66,454 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 64,929 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 62,698 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 62,698 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 61,637 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 60,119 miles

centre to rear section exhaust joints heavily corroded

front brake discs have slight rust lip

Fail 14 Aug 2015 60,119 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre to rear section exhaust joints heavily corroded

front brake discs have slight rust lip

Pass 8 Jul 2014 54,824 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 54,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 54,250 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 52,661 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 52,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 51,217 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 49,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs in poor condition

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 44,323 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,572 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 30,780 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 28,765 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 VRR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VRR, 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 VRR registered?

GY51 VRR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is GY51 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 VRR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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