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GJ51 KDV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,274 mi
Last recorded122,274 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 KDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 122,274 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 116,622 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 111,732 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

aux belt slightly perished

rear exhaust bushes slightly perished

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner sills

Fail 9 Dec 2013 106,754 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

generater belt perished/split

nearside + offside front disc slightly corroded

nearside + offside rear shocks outer casing slioghtly corroded

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly perished/split

rear exhaust bush slightly perished

surface corrosion to rear exhaust system

Pass 9 Dec 2013 106,754 miles

generater belt perished/split

nearside + offside front disc slightly corroded

nearside + offside rear shocks outer casing slioghtly corroded

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly perished/split

rear exhaust bush slightly perished

surface corrosion to rear exhaust system

Pass 11 Dec 2012 99,860 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside + offside front brake discs inner faces surface corrosion + slightly scored and pitted

nearside rear tyre getting low slightly out of shape + slightly perished

Fail 10 Dec 2012 99,890 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside + offside front brake discs inner faces surface corrosion + slightly scored and pitted

nearside rear tyre getting low slightly out of shape + slightly perished

Pass 21 Dec 2011 88,334 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 82,164 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 77,811 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 71,951 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 61,977 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 49,430 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 KDV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KDV, 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 KDV registered?

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

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