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GL51 DWD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,195 mi
Last recorded86,195 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 DWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 86,195 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 83,457 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 77,786 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 73,690 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 68,614 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Wipers starting to split NS and OS

Pass 20 Oct 2011 64,747 miles

Front discs corroded on inner faces !!!

Front pads low

NSR tyre perished and small cut in tread !!!

Fail 20 Oct 2011 64,747 miles

Front discs corroded on inner faces !!!

Front pads low

NSR tyre perished and small cut in tread !!!

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 59,517 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 59,517 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 54,357 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

nearside rear tyre "sawtoothing" on inner edge

wipers slightly smearing.

Pass 11 Oct 2008 49,334 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly "sawtoothing"

Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,282 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has deep cut in tread.

steering rack weaping fluid.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 37,413 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 30,967 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 DWD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL51 DWD, 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 GL51 DWD registered?

GL51 DWD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is GL51 DWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 DWD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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