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GL51 FVZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,460 mi
Last recorded121,460 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2012 121,460 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 115,015 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 107,377 miles

n/s/r road spring weak

Pass 12 Oct 2009 97,939 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 89,804 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 77,395 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 65,687 miles

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

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 FVZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FVZ, 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 FVZ?

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What year was GL51 FVZ registered?

GL51 FVZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is GL51 FVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 FVZ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL51 FVZ have outstanding finance?

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