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GJ51 GZX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,632 mi
Last recorded117,632 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 GZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 117,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 117,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 117,091 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS/OS (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2015 116,522 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2014 116,307 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2013 115,074 miles

NS/Rear lamp lens cracked

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2012 112,924 miles

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

OS/Mirror slight damaged

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

Rear exhaust slight deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2012 112,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

OS/Mirror slight damaged

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

Rear exhaust slight deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2011 108,784 miles

OS/mirror slight damage

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 104,540 miles

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

Oil leak

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

offside front mirror slightly cracked

Fail 28 Jul 2009 101,539 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 101,539 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 94,972 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 79,538 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2006 65,024 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GZX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GZX, 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 GZX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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