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GJ51 FCL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,830 mi
Last recorded120,830 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 FCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 120,830 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 113,457 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 113,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 109,222 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres cracking to the tred

Pass 16 Aug 2012 109,222 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres cracking to the tred

Pass 27 Aug 2011 102,192 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 87,471 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 83,345 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 77,733 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 71,920 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 63,929 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front panel behind bumper dented inwards

Fail 24 Nov 2006 63,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear tailpipe corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2005 52,909 miles

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

slight power steering fluid weap from steering rack

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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GJ51 FCL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GJ51 FCL, 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 FCL registered?

GJ51 FCL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GJ51 FCL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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