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GK51 XVR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,466 mi
Last recorded93,466 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 93,466 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 91,264 miles

Brake pipes corrodes

Fail 16 Sep 2016 91,264 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes corrodes

Pass 10 Sep 2015 88,161 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 85,101 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 82,227 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 79,201 miles

exhaust requires attention

Pass 13 Sep 2011 75,943 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 72,445 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 68,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 65,153 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 59,763 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 49,382 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 37,541 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 37,541 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 XVR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XVR, 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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What year was GK51 XVR registered?

GK51 XVR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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