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GJ51 PBX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,243 mi
Last recorded101,243 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 PBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 101,243 miles

engine light on

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

slight cut in n/s/f tyre

slight play in o/s/f top mount

Fail 11 Sep 2009 101,243 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

engine light on

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

slight cut in n/s/f tyre

slight play in o/s/f top mount

Pass 3 Jun 2008 91,399 miles

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

engine light on.

Fail 3 Jun 2008 91,399 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 83,402 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 83,169 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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GJ51 PBX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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