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GL51 DHC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

80,902 mi
Last recorded80,902 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 DHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 80,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 80,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 79,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 79,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 76,873 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 75,200 miles

engine management light up on dash

Pass 30 Oct 2015 73,219 miles

engine management light up on dash

Pass 3 Nov 2014 71,767 miles

both front tyres balding on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 70,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both headlamp patterns poor

Pass 11 Oct 2012 67,657 miles

centre to rear exhaust section excessively corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,804 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 60,836 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 56,575 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 52,016 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 44,396 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 37,908 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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GL51 DHC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GL51 DHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL51 DHC?

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What year was GL51 DHC registered?

GL51 DHC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is GL51 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 DHC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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