CarVerify

Free Car Check

GJ51 XOB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,778 mi
Last recorded123,778 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 XOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 123,778 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 119,705 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 119,705 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 116,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension upper mounting/bearing slight upward and lateral play.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside and Nearside rear shock absorber casings corroding.

Fail 24 Sep 2020 116,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension upper mounting/bearing slight upward and lateral play.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside and Nearside rear shock absorber casings corroding.

Pass 28 Sep 2019 112,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front suspension top mount slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front suspension top mount slight play

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 109,123 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 108,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 105,251 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S/R & O/S/R (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Interior bonnet release mechanism will require repair soon

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)

wipers will need replacing soon

Pass 28 Sep 2016 100,792 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 100,792 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 96,023 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 96,023 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dont work when lights are on (1.2.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 90,612 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 87,475 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2013 87,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2012 82,603 miles

nearside front, offside front and rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 27 Sep 2012 82,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

nearside front, offside front and rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 72,529 miles

front brake discs corroded/pitted.

offside front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

rear brake pads appear low.

Fail 13 Sep 2011 72,529 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front brake discs corroded/pitted.

nearside rear tyre 1mm on edge of tread and close to legal limit.

offside front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

rear brake pads appear low.

offside front tyre has deep cuts in tread and side walls.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 63,677 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 57,778 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 57,778 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 46,748 miles

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

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

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

Stone chip screen nearside.

Fail 11 Sep 2008 46,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Stone chip screen nearside.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 38,727 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 27,923 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 21,920 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GJ51 XOB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GJ51 XOB?

You can check the full history of GJ51 XOB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GJ51 XOB registered?

GJ51 XOB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is GJ51 XOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ51 XOB shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ51 XOB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GJ51 XOB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.