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GY51 XFW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,080 mi
Last recorded93,080 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 93,080 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake and foot brake effort lower than o/s/r

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

both top strut mounts have slight lift

front rear number plate in poor condition

rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2017 88,240 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

Fail 22 Aug 2017 88,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

Pass 24 Aug 2016 80,930 miles

Front headlamps slightly misty

Fail 24 Aug 2016 80,930 miles

Front headlamps slightly misty

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 75,364 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front headlamp poor beam image

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2015 75,364 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front headlamp poor beam image

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 27 Aug 2014 70,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 70,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 62,037 miles

rear exhaust box showing sign s of corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2012 55,099 miles

exhaust rear box showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2011 48,358 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 43,441 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 39,382 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Water pump leaking

Pass 9 Sep 2009 39,382 miles

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

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

Water pump leaking

Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,211 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 31,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,161 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 26,954 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 22,501 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 XFW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XFW, 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 XFW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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