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GJ51 ZMV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,183 mi
Last recorded81,183 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 ZMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 81,183 miles

E.M.L light on dash

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside sill cover fitted

Offside Front sill cover fitted

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Aug 2021 81,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

E.M.L light on dash

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside sill cover fitted

Offside Front sill cover fitted

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Aug 2020 79,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Aug 2020 79,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Aug 2019 76,603 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

deteriation to both headelamps

n/s/f tyre perishing and cracking

screen wash weak

strong advise corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

Fail 20 Aug 2019 76,547 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

deteriation to both headelamps

screen wash weak

strong advise corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 21 Aug 2018 73,467 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 71,516 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

NSF mirror damaged

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 71,516 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

NSF mirror damaged

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 69,555 miles

Advanced corrosion to n.s and o.s front brake pipes

Corrosion to parts of exhaust system

Front engine mounting worn

No rubber on rear wiper blade

Unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 26 Aug 2015 67,133 miles

advanced corrosion to n/s and o/s front brake pipes

unable to fully check outer body sills due trim covers

Fail 26 Aug 2015 67,133 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

advanced corrosion to n/s and o/s front brake pipes

unable to fully check outer body sills due trim covers

Pass 27 Aug 2014 64,965 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)

n/s/f tyre perished and low on edges

unable to fully check body sills due to covers fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2014 64,965 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

n/s/f tyre perished and low on edges

unable to fully check body sills due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2013 62,635 miles

corrosion to o/s and n/s front brake pipes

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Fail 28 Aug 2013 62,635 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to o/s and n/s front brake pipes

cracks in tread of each rear tyre

screw in tread of o/s/r tyre close to outer edge

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 29 Aug 2012 59,691 miles

unable to fully check outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2011 55,692 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust box

cracks in n/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2011 55,692 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

corrosion to rear exhaust box

cracks in n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2010 47,264 miles

advanced corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

advanced corrosion to rear exhaust box

play in o/s/f shock absorber top mounting

Pass 4 Sep 2009 42,400 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 36,162 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 31,416 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 27,130 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 ZMV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZMV, 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 ZMV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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