CarVerify

Free Car Check

GF51 VZD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,705 mi
Last recorded153,705 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 VZD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 153,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover & plastic sill covers fitted

exhaust corroded

slight lift in both front top suspension mount

Pass 1 Dec 2020 142,298 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Rear brake pads wearing low

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2019 112,886 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 112,886 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 110,363 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 108,140 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 106,683 miles

slight corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Pass 1 May 2015 104,031 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 104,031 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 96,019 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)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 90,186 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 84,992 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 84,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2011 81,077 miles

centre and rear exhaust rusty

front discs rusty on inner faces

Fail 12 May 2011 81,077 miles

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

front discs rusty on inner faces

centre and rear exhaust rusty

Pass 5 May 2010 74,519 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 69,831 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 69,831 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 62,900 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 49,956 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear n.o. plates delaminating

Pass 1 May 2007 49,956 miles

front and rear n.o. plates delaminating

Pass 5 May 2006 38,145 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 38,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GF51 VZD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF51 VZD?

You can check the full history of GF51 VZD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GF51 VZD registered?

GF51 VZD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is GF51 VZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 VZD shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF51 VZD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GF51 VZD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.