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GY51 WYV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

133,451 mi
Last recorded133,451 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 133,451 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and had a nail in, 4mm 195 60 15 v

Offside Rear tyre perishing and had a nail in, 4mm 195 60 15 v

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle bushes perishing

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2021 126,091 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 126,090 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded upper centre pipe to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective both rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 118,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leaks

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Steering rack damp

Fail 4 Feb 2020 118,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leaks

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Steering rack damp

Pass 7 Feb 2019 109,936 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight oil leak

Steering rack damp

Pass 2 Feb 2018 102,866 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak radiator/top hose area ()

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 102,866 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak radiator/top hose area ()

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 96,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 96,267 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 89,777 miles

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

coolant expansion bottle empty

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 3 Feb 2015 82,456 miles

Engine Stabaliser Worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 82,456 miles

Engine Stabaliser Worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 74,707 miles

Coolant leak

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 12 Feb 2014 74,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Coolant leak

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 19 Feb 2013 68,004 miles

Coolant bottle empty - Possible leak from radiator

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight leak from steering rack

Fail 9 Feb 2013 67,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant bottle empty - Possible leak from radiator

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight leak from steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2012 60,103 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 58,380 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,393 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,583 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 43,665 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 39,163 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 32,960 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 26,828 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 WYV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WYV, 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 WYV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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