MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
eng/man light lit.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
eng/man light lit.
headlamp lenses tarnished.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both headlight images poor
eml on
front pads getting low
outer sills covered
wet weather conditions
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both headlight images poor
eml on
front pads getting low
outer sills covered
wet weather conditions
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
eml on
ns door mirror asy. poor
osf side light dim
outer sills covered
rear no.plate delamaninated close to limits
stone chips in windscreen
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
n/s mirror surround missing and glass cracked
rear number plate water damaged
stone chips in windscreen on limit
unable to check o/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s mirror surround missing and glass cracked
rear number plate water damaged
stone chips in windscreen on limit
unable to check o/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine management light on
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside wiper split
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear number plate deteriated
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine management light on
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside wiper split
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear number plate deteriated
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chips in windscreen
engine management light on
nearside rear seat belt used with child seat
rear number plate lamp on
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
chips in windscreen
engine management light stays on
rear number plate deteriorating
chips in windscreen
engine management light stays on
rear number plate deteriorating
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front nos plate discoloured
rear exhaust box corroded
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ51 FAM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 GJ51 FAM, 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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GJ51 FAM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 2001.
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