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GF51 OEX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017

chip to screen

corrosion to front chassis rails

engine management light

exhaust joint at bracket blowing

rear axle bracket corroded

rear backing plate corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

chip to screen

corrosion to front chassis rails

engine management light

exhaust joint at bracket blowing

rear axle bracket corroded

rear backing plate corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 82,356 miles

rear brake back plates severely corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2016 82,356 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint at centre & rear (flange corroded off) (7.1.2)

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

rear brake back plates severely corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 74,414 miles

front nearside tyre 3 mm tread

rear exhaust flange,s broken

rear offside brake slight binding and discs inner face rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2015 74,408 miles

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

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

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

front nearside tyre 3 mm tread

rear exhaust flange,s broken

rear offside brake slight binding and discs inner face rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2014 70,497 miles

rear brakes uneven

Fail 1 Sep 2014 70,497 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes uneven

Pass 13 Sep 2013 64,599 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 64,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 52,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2012 52,392 miles

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

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

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

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2011 49,135 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 49,083 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 43,732 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 43,732 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,945 miles

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

handbrake peformance slightly low o/s

Pass 22 Sep 2008 39,450 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,618 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 31,280 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 25,630 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 OEX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OEX, 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 OEX registered?

GF51 OEX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is GF51 OEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 OEX shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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