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GY51 YOL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,104 mi
Last recorded96,104 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 96,104 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 86,870 miles

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

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

Rear box has deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2014 86,870 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear box has deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2013 70,644 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 59,251 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 59,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 52,377 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,183 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 43,183 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,268 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,427 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 34,449 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 31,656 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 31,656 miles

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 30,007 miles

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

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 YOL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YOL, 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 YOL registered?

GY51 YOL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is GY51 YOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 YOL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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