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G5 RBA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,346 mi
Last recorded65,346 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 RBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 65,346 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 64,478 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 63,962 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 62,404 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 62,021 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 60,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 60,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 58,614 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 57,526 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 56,369 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 56,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,125 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 52,496 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,592 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 49,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 47,370 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 46,224 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,859 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 40,889 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 40,889 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,967 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 32,441 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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G5 RBA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 G5 RBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G5 RBA registered?

G5 RBA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is G5 RBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 RBA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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