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GY51 YLX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,887 mi
Last recorded129,887 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 YLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 129,887 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 129,887 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 127,015 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 127,015 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 124,987 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 124,987 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 122,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 122,406 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 116,987 miles

Front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Rear exhaust silencer joint flanges almost completely rusted away.

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 116,987 miles

Front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

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

Rear exhaust silencer joint flanges almost completely rusted away.

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 113,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2010 106,151 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 106,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 94,908 miles

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

Rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 83,335 miles

Both rear tyres,tread worn smooth on inner edge.

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

Nearside headlamp sideways adjuster is not connected to reflector.

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)

Offside stop/position lamp lens' has been repaired.

Offside windscreen washer jet is a bit weak.

Fail 29 Oct 2008 83,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres,tread worn smooth on inner edge.

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

Nearside headlamp sideways adjuster is not connected to reflector.

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)

Offside stop/position lamp lens' has been repaired.

Offside windscreen washer jet is a bit weak.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 68,003 miles

Both rear tyres,tread worn on inner edge.

Parking permit over 40mm in nearside windscreen swept area.

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 1 Nov 2007 68,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Both rear tyres,tread worn on inner edge.

Parking permit over 40mm in nearside windscreen swept area.

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 20 Oct 2006 53,020 miles

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

signs of pas leak nearside rack joint

Pass 20 Oct 2005 45,376 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 YLX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YLX, 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 YLX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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