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GJ51 OWG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

223,036 mi
Last recorded223,036 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 OWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 223,036 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 198,660 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 186,668 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 186,668 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 171,555 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 171,555 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 153,890 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 138,162 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 126,309 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 109,449 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 93,312 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 OWG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OWG, 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 OWG registered?

GJ51 OWG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GJ51 OWG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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