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GF51 CXA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,302 mi
Last recorded87,302 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 CXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 87,302 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 79,396 miles

21% front brake application + 23% rear brake imbalance

Slight age cracks to the offside and nearside rear tyres + offside rear starting to wear low on the outer edge and nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on the inner edge

Slight deterioration to the offside and nearside headlamps

Slight exhaust blow at rear + rear section starting to deteriorate

Slight surface corrosion to the offside front and both main front to rear brake pipes

Slight syrface corrosion to the offside and nearside rear coil springs

Fail 3 Jul 2012 79,236 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

21% front brake application + 23% rear brake imbalance

Slight age cracks to the offside and nearside rear tyres + offside rear starting to wear low on the outer edge and nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on the inner edge

Slight deterioration to the offside and nearside headlamps

Slight exhaust blow at rear + rear section starting to deteriorate

Slight surface corrosion to the offside front and both main front to rear brake pipes

Slight syrface corrosion to the offside and nearside rear coil springs

Pass 26 Sep 2011 74,431 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 24 Sep 2010 69,802 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 69,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,183 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 60,674 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 60,674 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 56,623 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 8 Sep 2006 51,996 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 CXA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CXA, 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 CXA registered?

GF51 CXA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is GF51 CXA safe to buy?

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