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GJ51 PFO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,197 mi
Last recorded125,197 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 PFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 125,197 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 119,696 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 113,486 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)

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

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

windscreen wipers are starting to split

Pass 9 Feb 2017 101,556 miles

both front brake pipes to flexi hoses are corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2016 96,648 miles

advance corrosion in both front and both rear brake pipes

offside rear shock absorber damp

some wear in both front top suspension leg mountings

Pass 30 Jan 2015 93,861 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 89,812 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside rear parking brake weaker than offside

Pass 13 Jan 2011 85,908 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 85,908 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 77,643 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 77,643 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 66,122 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 44,947 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 44,519 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 22,512 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 PFO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PFO, 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 PFO registered?

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

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