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GF51 JPU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,274 mi
Last recorded169,274 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 JPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 169,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 169,163 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section is severed (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective lower mounting bush perished and worn. ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Dec 2015 161,248 miles

both front headlights,lens are badly tarnished.

Fail 30 Dec 2015 161,248 miles

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

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

both front headlights,lens are badly tarnished.

Pass 31 Dec 2014 146,870 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 146,870 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 140,491 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 136,249 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 124,224 miles

exhaust system is corroded

slight leak at front flexible exhaust pipe

Pass 31 Dec 2010 107,835 miles

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

front exhaust flexible pipe is leaking slightly

offside front tyre tread wearing low on inside edge

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

slight play at offside and nearside front top strut mounts

Pass 29 Dec 2009 90,782 miles

offside headlamp pattern is poor

play offside front top strut mount

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2009 77,400 miles

offside rear brake is noisy

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

slight oil leak

slight play at front top strut mounts

Pass 4 Jan 2008 63,458 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre tread is unevenly worn on the edges

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2007 49,898 miles

nearside front tyre tread is worn on the edges

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

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 JPU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JPU, 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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GF51 JPU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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