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GJ51 NPV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,203 mi
Last recorded83,203 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 NPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 83,203 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 83,203 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 76,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 72,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear join (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak oil level on minimum ()

Pass 17 May 2016 68,779 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre old & perished

coolant leak from radiator

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 64,919 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 May 2014 59,884 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 56,328 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 56,328 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2012 52,775 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

front gearbox rubber mount broken

Pass 17 May 2011 48,606 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 44,222 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 38,997 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 34,642 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 30,364 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 28,967 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 22,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 22,709 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)

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 NPV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NPV, 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 NPV registered?

GJ51 NPV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GJ51 NPV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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