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GJ51 FDO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,839 mi
Last recorded117,839 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 FDO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 117,839 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 111,686 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 11,687 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres low pressure

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

engine oil leak

Pass 1 May 2010 108,920 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

engine missfire

Pass 6 Feb 2009 103,719 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 95,249 miles

sill covers and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2007 89,408 miles

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

sill / engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2006 79,737 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nail in tyre

o/s mirror back broken

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 FDO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FDO, 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 FDO registered?

GJ51 FDO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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