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GJ51 AVW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,452 mi
Last recorded138,452 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 AVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 138,452 miles

damage tu offside rear quarter and trim

Pass 1 Aug 2012 131,236 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 120,056 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2011 120,056 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 107,942 miles

slight stain rear number plate

Fail 14 Aug 2009 94,638 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight stain rear number plate replace soon

Pass 14 Aug 2009 94,638 miles

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

slight stain rear number plate replace soon

Pass 16 Aug 2008 82,165 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 66,936 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 66,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 5,715 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 51,952 miles

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

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

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

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GJ51 AVW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ51 AVW, 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 GJ51 AVW registered?

GJ51 AVW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GJ51 AVW safe to buy?

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