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GJ51 HCE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,041 mi
Last recorded125,041 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 125,041 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 125,041 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 113,863 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 100,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 100,374 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 86,945 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 86,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 71,582 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 55,251 miles

front wipers smearing screen slightly.

Pass 11 Sep 2006 41,779 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 41,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 26,028 miles

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 HCE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HCE, 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 HCE registered?

GJ51 HCE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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