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GJ51 HBU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,180 mi
Last recorded66,180 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 HBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 66,180 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight play in both front Macpherson strut top mounts

Pass 7 Aug 2017 63,847 miles

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

Rear Exhaust flange rusty

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 63,847 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust flange rusty

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 52,739 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 52,739 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 51,041 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 51,041 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 41,713 miles

Nearside headlamp glass/cover is slightly deteriorated and the beam pattern is reduced

Offside headlamp glass/cover is deteriorating and the beam pattern is just visable

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing is deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2014 41,713 miles

Nearside headlamp glass/cover is slightly deteriorated and the beam pattern is reduced

Offside headlamp glass/cover is deteriorating and the beam pattern is just visable

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing is deteriorated

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 39,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Pass 14 Aug 2013 39,314 miles

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Pass 24 Aug 2012 38,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust silencer is starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Aug 2011 37,994 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Aug 2009 34,517 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,124 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,795 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,797 miles

Nearside Front 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
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GJ51 HBU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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