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GF51 OFG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,203 mi
Last recorded61,203 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 OFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 61,203 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 59,501 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 59,501 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 57,716 miles

Nearside front tyre low.

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 55,916 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 55,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 52,983 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 52,983 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,411 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,079 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 47,079 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 41,912 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 41,912 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,748 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in o/s/f top mount

Pass 11 Nov 2008 31,340 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 30,063 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 28,046 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 28,046 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 22,809 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 OFG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 OFG, 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 OFG registered?

GF51 OFG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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