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GF51 FDX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,428 mi
Last recorded143,428 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 FDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2017 143,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Fog lamps not working

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

Nearside Rear Caliper parking brake linkage not returning to disengaged position

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 132,276 miles

Both front wipers deteriorated

Both headlamps deteriorated but light output and beam image not seriously affected

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner CV boot leaking grease

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tailgate support struts worn/weak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 120,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front inner CV boot leaking grease

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 106,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 96,122 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 93,459 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 93,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 79,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f steering drumstick has slight play

Pass 14 Sep 2009 69,698 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 69,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 59,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 59,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 49,249 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 37,557 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 FDX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GF51 FDX, 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 FDX registered?

GF51 FDX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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