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GJ51 OWZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,801 mi
Last recorded77,801 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 77,801 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (both chalked). (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 77,801 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (both chalked). (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 76,096 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 73,442 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible join and rear silencer join. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 71,231 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust join. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 69,038 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 65,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear hose, inner, to front(adjacent to fuel tank) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear hose, inner, to front(adjacent to fuel tank) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread runs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (n/s driveshaft seal?) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear inner brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 54,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front power steering rack slight leak

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

gear box oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2018 54,951 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front power steering rack slight leak

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

gear box oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2017 49,171 miles

coolant level low

Fail 20 Jul 2017 49,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant level low

Pass 10 Aug 2016 46,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 43,131 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 43,131 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 41,514 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 39,126 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 37,555 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 36,113 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 34,378 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,258 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 27,231 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 23,815 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 23,257 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 20,477 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 OWZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OWZ, 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 OWZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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