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GY51 VSK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 VSK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013
Pass 8 Nov 2012 173,763 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 183,736 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 167,486 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 167,486 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 159,275 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 159,275 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 142,449 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 142,449 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 105,595 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 76,821 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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GY51 VSK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VSK, 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 VSK registered?

GY51 VSK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is GY51 VSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 VSK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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