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GK51 OCA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,349 mi
Last recorded159,349 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 OCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 159,349 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***inner brake pad*** (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ***underside front to rear before brake hose*** (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***185/60R14-82H*** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2016 144,555 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 14 May 2016 14,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

battery insecure

Fail 15 Nov 2014 144,483 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 133,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 133,099 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 120,118 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 120,118 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 99,674 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 87,710 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 66,184 miles

engine management light on

Pass 21 Oct 2008 48,420 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 48,420 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 35,983 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 27,927 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 27,927 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GK51 OCA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GK51 OCA, 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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GK51 OCA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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