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GJ51 KCG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,206 mi
Last recorded133,206 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 KCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 133,206 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

cut in the nsf tyre

rust noted on the front brake pipes

slight damage to drivers mirror

Fail 7 Aug 2015 133,149 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

cut in the nsf tyre

rust noted on the front brake pipes

slight damage to drivers mirror

Pass 14 May 2014 127,646 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 123,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 118,432 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 30 Apr 2011 111,092 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 111,089 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 102,059 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 86,274 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 75,594 miles

Rear exhaust badly corrodded

Pass 8 Sep 2006 61,134 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 61,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear 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 KCG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KCG, 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 KCG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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