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GY51 YCX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,132 mi
Last recorded125,132 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 YCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 125,132 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Wing mirror damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2016 125,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Wing mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2016

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015
Fail 15 Jan 2015

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

no milage displayed

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 30 Jan 2014
Fail 24 Jan 2014

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013

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

sill skirts fitted milege not visible

Fail 17 Jan 2013

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sill skirts fitted milege not visible

Pass 24 Jan 2012 83,878 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 83,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 55,521 miles

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

e.m.l light stays on

Fail 17 Jan 2011 55,521 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

e.m.l light stays on

Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,314 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 47,115 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 45,145 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 43,083 miles

Front brake pads low, brake discs corroded and pitted.

Pass 21 Oct 2005 40,981 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 YCX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YCX, 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 YCX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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