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GK51 OHU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,246 mi
Last recorded87,246 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 87,246 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 87,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 81,906 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension Corroded,

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension Corroded,

Pass 30 Nov 2018 81,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 81,348 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 80,606 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front passenger seat back not fully secure in upright position

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear and both front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight smell of fuel from engine area

Fail 27 Nov 2017 80,605 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front passenger seat back not fully secure in upright position

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear and both front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight smell of fuel from engine area

Pass 17 Nov 2016 79,693 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 79,693 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 78,321 miles

Nearside Front seat back not fully secure upright

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

speedo not fully illuminated

wipers difficult to park

Fail 16 Nov 2015 78,321 miles

Nearside Front seat back not fully secure upright

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

speedo not fully illuminated

wipers difficult to park

Pass 17 Nov 2014 72,950 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 67,958 miles

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED AND ENGINE UNDER TRAYS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

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

REAR TYRES CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS NO CANCAS VISIBLE

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 67,958 miles

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED AND ENGINE UNDER TRAYS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

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

REAR TYRES CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS NO CANCAS VISIBLE

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 63,267 miles

Nearside front anti roll bar drop link arm uppoer ball joint, dust cover insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt at this time.

Nearside mirror glass insecure but not likely to fall out.

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

Rear silencer in poor condition, outer skin corroded and seperating from main unit.

Fail 6 Nov 2012 63,267 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front anti roll bar drop link arm uppoer ball joint, dust cover insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt at this time.

Nearside mirror glass insecure but not likely to fall out.

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)

Rear silencer in poor condition, outer skin corroded and seperating from main unit.

Fail 24 Nov 2011 58,650 miles

Nearside front passenger seat will not sucure in the upright position unless the release handle is manually pushed fully back into the return position.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer in poor conditon

Pass 24 Nov 2011 58,650 miles

Nearside front passenger seat will not sucure in the upright position unless the release handle is manually pushed fully back into the return position.

Rear silencer in poor conditon

Pass 1 Dec 2010 54,764 miles

front passenger seat back not totally secure in the upright position

o/s rack play

Fail 1 Dec 2010 54,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front passenger seat back not totally secure in the upright position

o/s rack play

Pass 11 Nov 2009 46,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Nov 2008 40,392 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 40,392 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 38,572 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 36,913 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 33,091 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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GK51 OHU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel 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 GK51 OHU, 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 OHU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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