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GF51 ZWZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,171 mi
Last recorded144,171 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 ZWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 144,171 miles

Advise exhaust pipe corroded

Advise play in top strut mounts

Pass 20 Sep 2011 125,464 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 125,446 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 108,748 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 100,286 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 90,903 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 79,900 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 68,297 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 55,771 miles

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

front torque arm starting to split

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 ZWZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 ZWZ, 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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How do I check the history of GF51 ZWZ?

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What year was GF51 ZWZ registered?

GF51 ZWZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is GF51 ZWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 ZWZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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