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GF51 TMV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,316 mi
Last recorded80,316 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 TMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 80,316 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight power steering fluid leak from rack

Pass 1 Mar 2021 78,378 miles

front brake pads wearing low.

front registration plate deteriorated.

nearside front brake pipe corroded.

slight leak from nearside of steering rack.

Pass 15 Feb 2020 76,798 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 74,195 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both headlights, beam image weak

Pass 10 Mar 2018 72,334 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 70,408 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 69,043 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 69,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 67,973 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 67,960 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 66,944 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 5 Mar 2014 66,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,524 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2012 62,184 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre worn on inner eage

Pass 19 Mar 2011

Rear exhaust corroded

nearside and offside front tyre treads worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2010 56,197 miles

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

Handbrake travel high

Fail 12 Mar 2010 56,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Handbrake travel high

Pass 20 Mar 2009 53,515 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 50,843 miles

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

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

both front dip beam bulbs deteriorated which is effecting beam definition

both rear tyres have some "stepping" in tread indicating early signs of poor structural integrity

Pass 21 Nov 2006 45,784 miles

centre to rear exhaust jointing flanges very corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2005 42,516 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 TMV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TMV, 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 TMV registered?

GF51 TMV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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