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GF51 CWN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

24,548 mi
Last recorded24,548 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 CWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 24,548 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 24,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ends split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ends split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 23,638 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 23,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 22,596 miles

after market lights fitted front and rear

slight corrosion both front brake pipes

Pass 22 Oct 2020 21,951 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 21,948 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 21,569 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 21,206 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 20,871 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 20,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 20,182 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 19,777 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 19,430 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 18,888 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 18,432 miles

4 x tyres perished

Pass 1 Oct 2010 17,958 miles

4 tyres perished

Fail 24 Sep 2010 17,951 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

4 tyres perished

Pass 25 Sep 2009 17,097 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 16,258 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 15,299 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 13,257 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all four tyres perished

nearside front tyre sholder cut

Pass 22 Sep 2005 10,292 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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GF51 CWN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 GF51 CWN, 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 GF51 CWN registered?

GF51 CWN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is GF51 CWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 CWN shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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