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GJ51 ZFN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,844 mi
Last recorded126,844 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 126,844 miles

SEE ADVISORY NOTICE TEST NUMBER 297030602344

Fail 26 Oct 2012 126,664 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 120,570 miles

See advisory test number 545961901367

Fail 28 Oct 2011 120,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Engine light on

Pass 26 Oct 2010 114,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 108,085 miles

corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 101,433 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 86,930 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

near side hand brake effort

near side rear tyre perishing due to under inflation

off side rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 17 Aug 2006 72,168 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 64,519 miles

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

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 ZFN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 ZFN, 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 ZFN registered?

GJ51 ZFN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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