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GY51 ZXO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,152 mi
Last recorded56,152 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 ZXO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 56,152 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 53,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 51,316 miles

All lights slightly affected by hazards

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 51,288 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

All lights slightly affected by hazards

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 45,456 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 45,451 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 44,554 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 44,428 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 44,133 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 43,356 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 42,717 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 42,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 42,198 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 41,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 41,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 41,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 40,462 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 39,324 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perrish

offside front tyre starting to perrish

Fail 27 Sep 2013 39,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre starting to perrish

offside front tyre starting to perrish

Pass 1 Oct 2012 38,515 miles

exhaust system corroding more so on center to rear joint flanges

front subframe starting to corrode, rear springs slightly corroded, front and rear brake flexi hose ferrells corroded

front suspension top mounts dropped and have play, o/s track rod has play, n/s track rod has slight play

headlamp beam image slightly poor

no head restraint in n/s front seat

oil stains on engine,gearbox and rack

rear brakes noisy

wipers smear screen and split at ends

Fail 1 Oct 2012 38,515 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

exhaust system corroding more so on center to rear joint flanges

front subframe starting to corrode, rear springs slightly corroded, front and rear brake flexi hose ferrells corroded

front suspension top mounts dropped and have play, o/s track rod has play, n/s track rod has slight play

headlamp beam image slightly poor

no head restraint in n/s front seat

oil stains on engine,gearbox and rack

rear brakes noisy

wipers smear screen and split at ends

Pass 28 Sep 2011 37,205 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2011 37,201 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,452 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2009 33,699 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 31,890 miles

slight splitting on ends of both front wiper blades

Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,483 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2006 25,437 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 ZXO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZXO, 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 ZXO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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