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GJ51 OGN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,563 mi
Last recorded95,563 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 95,563 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

bonnet pull lever broken

centre exhaust mount broken still supporting exhaust

nearside front tyre cut to sidewall no cord exposed

offside washer jet part blocked

one lamp not working high level stop lamp

Fail 28 Jul 2014 95,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

bonnet pull lever broken

centre exhaust mount broken still supporting exhaust

nearside front tyre cut to sidewall no cord exposed

offside washer jet part blocked

one lamp not working high level stop lamp

Pass 6 Aug 2013 90,087 miles

Bonnet Pull Lever Broken.

Nearside Anit-Roll link bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Slight Leak On the front Exhaust Pipe

offside Front tyre worn on the Inner Edge.

Fail 3 Aug 2013 90,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet Pull Lever Broken.

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

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

Nearside Anit-Roll link bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

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

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

Slight Leak On the front Exhaust Pipe

offside Front tyre worn on the Inner Edge.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 84,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet pull lever broken

Fail 28 Jul 2012 84,791 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet pull lever broken

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2011 80,374 miles

handbrake only just met requirements

Fail 6 Aug 2011 80,335 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 75,534 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 75,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 70,447 miles

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

n/s mirror body broken

Fail 1 Aug 2009 70,447 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s mirror body broken

Pass 31 Jul 2008 64,433 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 64,427 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 57,554 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 57,530 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 49,673 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 40,964 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut to sidewall

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 OGN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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