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GK51 XAO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,479 mi
Last recorded180,479 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 XAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 180,479 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 108,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At hub (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 161,926 miles

all brake pipes badly corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2015 161,925 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

all brake pipes badly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2014 150,324 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

exhaust rubbers perished but holding system

exhaust corroded at centre to rear box flange

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2014 150,324 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded at centre to rear box flange

exhaust rubbers perished but holding system

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 135,903 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear tyres worn on the inside

Fail 5 Feb 2013 135,849 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear tyres worn on the inside

Pass 3 Feb 2012 118,212 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 118,085 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 105,684 miles

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

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 105,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 92,320 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 78,270 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 103,428 miles

rear exhaust system deteriorating.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 82,525 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 XAO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 XAO, 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 XAO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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