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GJ51 SVF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Yellow Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,620 mi
Last recorded102,620 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 SVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 102,620 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 94,392 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front spare wheel fitted

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 94,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front spare wheel fitted

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 87,852 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 87,614 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusted on inside (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 87,614 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Indicator switch faulty left indictor not staying on (1.4.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working wipers not tested (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusted on inside (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

right indicator not cancelling

Fail 27 Sep 2017 87,592 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 87,347 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 87,027 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 87,027 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 85,437 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 85,437 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 83,173 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 76,075 miles

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

nearside + offside outer plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2012 76,066 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside + offside outer plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2011 59,918 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 59,918 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 49,512 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,278 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 48,278 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 46,943 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 46,943 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 45,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 45,188 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 43,978 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 42,451 miles

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 SVF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 SVF, 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 SVF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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