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GKZ 7021

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,721 mi
Last recorded102,721 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKZ 7021
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2020 102,721 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested No pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Split. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65r15 88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes perished.

Pass 19 Dec 2018 99,491 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 99,491 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 96,729 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 92,387 miles

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Both rear tyres start crack also worn uneven

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear have also been painted in undersealer (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Hydraulic brake cylinder repaired, but not inappropriately Both rear wheel cylinders and pipes into (3.6.A.3)

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

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 92,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central to rear broken (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Nearside front outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Both rear tyres start crack also worn uneven

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear have also been painted in undersealer (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Hydraulic brake cylinder repaired, but not inappropriately Both rear wheel cylinders and pipes into (3.6.A.3)

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 83,833 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear nailed

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 83,833 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear nailed

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 72,674 miles

surface corrosion to various brake pipes.

Fail 2 Jan 2015 72,674 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to tread wear bars

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nail in offside rear tyre in unrepairable postition

Pass 4 Jan 2014 59,873 miles

chips in screen

emulsified oil in rocker cover

service light on

various pipes corroding

wear to o/s/f strut top mounting

Fail 4 Jan 2014 59,873 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chips in screen

emulsified oil in rocker cover

service light on

various pipes corroding

wear to o/s/f strut top mounting

Pass 9 Jan 2013 51,118 miles

brake hoses perished & cracking

engine rocker cover full of emulsified oil

outer sills obscured by trims

Fail 9 Jan 2013 51,118 miles

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

19% front brake imbalance

brake hoses perished & cracking

engine rocker cover full of emulsified oil

front brake disc inner faces heavily corroded & worn

front brake pads worn very low

heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes

outer sills obscured by trims

Pass 6 Jan 2012 45,598 miles

CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

FRONT BRAKES DISCS CORRODED AND WORN

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

OUTER SILL OBSCURED

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

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 6 Jan 2012 45,598 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

FRONT BRAKES DISCS CORRODED AND WORN

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OUTER SILL OBSCURED

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 7021 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 7021, 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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GKZ 7021 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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