MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,479 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
all brake pipes badly corroded
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
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
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
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
rear tyres worn on the inside
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
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)
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)
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)
rear exhaust system deteriorating.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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