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GK51 XVO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,705 mi
Last recorded156,705 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 XVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 156,705 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both. (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both. (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

advise sill covers fitted preventing full examination.

Fail 15 Sep 2017 156,703 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak and condition of brake pipes. (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure lower edge. (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (8.2.2)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine lower reaction mounting large bush. (6.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear brake pipes not adequately clipped or supported. (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe from load sensing valve to brake hose leaking. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both. (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both. (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

advise sill covers fitted preventing full examination.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 148,363 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 148,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 144,535 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 144,535 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 140,903 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 137,125 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 137,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 127,823 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 127,823 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 123,949 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 123,949 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Handbrake application uneven but efficiency just ok for test. Further attention required.

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 120,712 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 117,878 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 117,878 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 114,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 114,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 104,455 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 104,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 93,768 miles

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

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 XVO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XVO, 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 XVO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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