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GJ51 OJG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,201 mi
Last recorded134,201 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 134,201 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Front offside front suspension strut has movement at upper attachment

Nearside Front suspension strut has movement at upper attachment

Fail 20 Feb 2019 134,201 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

EML illuminated

Nearside Front offside front suspension strut has movement at upper attachment

Nearside Front suspension strut has movement at upper attachment

Pass 23 Feb 2018 128,134 miles

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

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

egr valve broken off

Fail 23 Feb 2018 128,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

egr valve broken off

Pass 23 Feb 2017 120,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 112,525 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 107,802 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 102,996 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 97,610 miles

crack lower screen wiper area

Pass 24 Feb 2012 91,975 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 80,151 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 72,087 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 62,019 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 52,512 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 43,819 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 34,234 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 OJG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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