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GJ51 KCV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,182 mi
Last recorded88,182 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 KCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 88,182 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 87,738 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 70,179 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 62,927 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 62,927 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 55,662 miles

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

front gearbox mounting has a slight crack

n/s front shocker has slight damage

Pass 9 Jul 2008 49,758 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 49,758 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 32,501 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 30,815 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,699 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 KCV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KCV, 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 KCV registered?

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

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