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GF51 MJU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,660 mi
Last recorded135,660 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 MJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 135,660 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 135,654 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 127,841 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 127,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 118,136 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 118,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 109,303 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 109,299 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 98,293 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 98,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 90,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 85,442 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 85,440 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2006 78,075 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 70,371 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 70,045 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 70,045 miles

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

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

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 MJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MJU, 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 MJU registered?

GF51 MJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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