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GL51 FWR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,557 mi
Last recorded96,557 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 96,557 miles

Various metal brake pipes are corroding.

Fail 7 Dec 2012 69,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Various metal brake pipes are corroding.

Pass 9 Dec 2011 81,712 miles

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

O/s rear tyre is getting close to the limit.

Some play in top mountings of both front struts.

Various metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 81,707 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

O/s rear tyre is getting close to the limit.

Some play in top mountings of both front struts.

Various metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 65,793 miles

Metal brake pipe going to o/s front hose is corroding.

One rear exhaust rubber is missing.

Some play in front strut top mountings.

Fail 29 Nov 2010 65,793 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Metal brake pipe going to o/s front hose is corroding.

One rear exhaust rubber is missing.

Some play in front strut top mountings.

Fail 4 Dec 2009 55,210 miles

Both front tyres are close to the limit.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Metal brake pipes going to both front hoses are corroding.

Rear brake valve operation is stiff.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 55,210 miles

Both front tyres are close to the limit.

Metal brake pipes going to both front hoses are corroding.

Rear brake valve operation is stiff.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 49,209 miles

Metal brake pipe going to o/s front corroding.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Some play in front strut top mountings.

Fail 30 Nov 2007 43,167 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Metal brake pipes at front starting to corrode.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit, & n/s/front is only just above the limit.

Some play in both front strut top mountings.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 43,167 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Metal brake pipes at front starting to corrode.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit, & n/s/front is only just above the limit.

Some play in both front strut top mountings.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 36,587 miles

Metal brake pipe going to front hoses starting to corrode.

Rear exhaust corroding.

Pass 21 Dec 2005 32,529 miles

Some play in o/s of steering rack.

Fail 21 Dec 2005 32,529 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Some play in o/s of steering rack.

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 FWR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GL51 FWR, 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 FWR registered?

GL51 FWR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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