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GK51 XUR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,224 mi
Last recorded145,224 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 XUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 145,224 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2014 145,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2013
Fail 15 Mar 2013

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012

Offside headlamp lense discoloured and reducing beam slightly

Fail 9 Mar 2012

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside headlamp lense discoloured and reducing beam slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2011 120,826 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 107,828 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 89,766 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 72,665 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 56,153 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 39,740 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 XUR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK51 XUR registered?

GK51 XUR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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