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GF51 TLJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

167,614 mi
Last recorded167,614 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 TLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 167,614 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 134,441 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 123,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 123,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 109,970 miles

all brakes need cleaned out

Fail 10 Sep 2014 109,970 miles

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

all brakes need cleaned out

Pass 6 Sep 2013 101,095 miles

Both front brakes are dragging slightly.

Unable to fully test sills areas due to trims.

Fail 26 Aug 2013 101,095 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front brakes are dragging slightly.

Engine to body earth strap (at slam panel) is broken.

Unable to fully test sills areas due to trims.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 91,302 miles

Both front brake discs becoming quite rusty on inside faces, causing brakes to drag somewhat.

Metal ends of both front brake hoses are becoming quite corroded, advise to replace this MOT year.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front suspension strut top mount is beginning to seize.

Fail 17 Aug 2012 91,302 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Both front brake discs becoming quite rusty on inside faces, causing brakes to drag somewhat.

Metal ends of both front brake hoses are becoming quite corroded, advise to replace this MOT year.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front suspension strut top mount is beginning to seize.

Offside parking brake lever on caliper is not seating on stop.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 84,199 miles

Both front brakes and nearside rear are dragging slightly, advise to rectify soon.

Offside steering track rod end balljoint has slight wear/play.

Fail 4 Aug 2011 84,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Both front brakes and nearside rear are dragging slightly, advise to rectify soon.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside steering track rod end balljoint has slight wear/play.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 80,289 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 73,886 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 71,546 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 71,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 62,464 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 62,464 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 51,268 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 51,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 40,420 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 TLJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black 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 TLJ, 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 TLJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 November 2001.

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