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GY51 YCU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,301 mi
Last recorded73,301 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 YCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 73,301 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

plasic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 18 Jan 2018 73,307 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Door mirror (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 64,522 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 61,061 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 59,326 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 56,954 miles

slight oil leak from underside of engine

Fail 6 Sep 2011 51,790 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 51,790 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 46,870 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 46,852 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,607 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 16,279 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 14,534 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 14,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 YCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YCU, 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 YCU registered?

GY51 YCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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The MOT history for GY51 YCU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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