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GL51 FZW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,984 mi
Last recorded108,984 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 FZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 108,984 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 108,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Chassis leg area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 103,526 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 98,381 miles

freeplay in front drop links

front brake discs rusty

front brake pipes rusty

headlamp lenes fading

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leaks

rear springs rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2015 98,356 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside headlight lens dull

offside nearside front top strut mountings movement

offside rear nail in tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2014 93,076 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise 3x metal brake pipes corroded nearside rear at exhaust box area

rear exhaust box corroded at join area

Pass 24 Apr 2013 88,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise middle exhaust section to rear box join area heavily corroded

advise two front to rear metal brake pipes at near side rear chassie leg area corroded

off side front metal brake pipe at chassie leg area corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2013 88,390 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise middle exhaust section to rear box join area heavily corroded

advise two front to rear metal brake pipes at near side rear chassie leg area corroded

off side front metal brake pipe at chassie leg area corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 82,689 miles

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

Offside rear tyre inner edge distorted

Pass 20 Apr 2011 74,972 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 74,972 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 72,273 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 72,273 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 68,864 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 63,943 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 63,927 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2007 58,593 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 26 Apr 2006 47,747 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 FZW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FZW, 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 FZW registered?

GL51 FZW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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