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GY51 YDM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,536 mi
Last recorded115,536 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 YDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 115,536 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 114,844 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 114,844 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 114,720 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 114,521 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 113,870 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 113,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 113,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 113,371 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 112,281 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 111,426 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in arch (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 110,321 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 108,329 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded In wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 108,329 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded In wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust corroded

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 106,609 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2015 106,609 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Reaqr exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 104,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 102,554 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 98,994 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 97,154 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 88,201 miles

N/S/R Tyre almost on legal limit.

N/S/R tyre, cracking on side wall

O/S/F CV Gaiter leaking grease

Fail 17 Apr 2009 76,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 76,255 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 69,518 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 62,773 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 57,635 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 57,635 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 52,063 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 YDM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YDM, 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 YDM registered?

GY51 YDM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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