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GKZ 3508

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,784 mi
Last recorded48,784 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKZ 3508
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2010 48,784 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 48,784 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 37,158 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 32,815 miles

Offside headlamp slightly loose

Rear wiper torn

Slight freeplay at offside of steering rack

Fail 26 Jun 2008 32,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside headlamp slightly loose

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

Rear wiper torn

Slight freeplay at offside of steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2007 31,172 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 31,172 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

nearside mirror casing missing

Pass 29 Jun 2006 27,724 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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GKZ 3508 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GKZ 3508, 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 GKZ 3508 registered?

GKZ 3508 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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