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GKZ 8498

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,851 mi
Last recorded73,851 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKZ 8498
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 73,851 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 70,675 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 68,419 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 66,382 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 66,382 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 63,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper mount worn

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper mount worn

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside mounting bolt/nut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 60,816 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 57,512 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 57,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 53,633 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side walls

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 53,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side walls

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 50,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 47,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 7 Feb 2014 44,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 44,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 41,008 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 38,465 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 35,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 31,621 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 26,601 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 21,846 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 19,488 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2007 19,488 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2006 16,099 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 8498 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GKZ 8498, 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 8498 registered?

GKZ 8498 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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