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GJ51 HCU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,503 mi
Last recorded93,503 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2023 93,503 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust joint weak and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

both rear shock absorber dust casings adrift

oil leaks

surface corrosion to underside and suspension

Pass 26 Sep 2022 90,106 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc coil springs

Pass 6 Oct 2021 86,206 miles

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

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

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 2 Oct 2020 84,928 miles

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

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

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 2 Oct 2020 84,928 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 26 Sep 2019 83,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

corrosion to front lower suspension arms

surface corrosion around underbody areas covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 26 Sep 2019 83,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

corrosion to front lower suspension arms

surface corrosion around underbody areas covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 19 Sep 2018 81,412 miles

front number plate deteriorated

rear tyres worn inside edges

small chip n/s/f windscreen

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 25 Sep 2017 79,050 miles

2 rear tyres wearing low

front and rear number plates deteriorated

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2016 76,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

front number plate deterated

o,s,f wing mirror cover missing

o,s,r brake pipe starting to corrode going to flexie from compensator

Pass 21 Sep 2015 72,911 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear tyres worn uneven

rear wiper split

Fail 21 Sep 2015 72,911 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear tyres worn uneven

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Sep 2014 68,694 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres worn uneven

n/s rear exhaust box corroded to excess and 1x mounting corroded away

o/s mirror damaged

oil level low

Fail 15 Sep 2014 68,694 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres worn uneven

n/s rear exhaust box corroded to excess and 1x mounting corroded away

o/s mirror damaged

oil level low

Pass 23 Sep 2013 66,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2012 63,045 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

no oil in engine..

o/s frontbumper damaged

o/s mirror glass split

rear exhaust corroded to excess

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 19 Sep 2012 63,045 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

no oil in engine..

o/s frontbumper damaged

o/s mirror glass split

rear exhaust corroded to excess

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 23 Sep 2011 59,915 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear wiper split

Fail 23 Sep 2011 59,915 miles

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Sep 2010 56,220 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 56,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 49,054 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 43,215 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 36,376 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,567 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 23,880 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 23,880 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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 HCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 HCU, 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 HCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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