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GL51 GAX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,952 mi
Last recorded97,952 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 GAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 97,952 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 88,009 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 80,769 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 76,126 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Front tyres on legal limit

Slight blow from manifold area

Pass 19 Nov 2010 75,559 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges and offside front also cut on inner sidewall

Front passenger seat loose but locks in upright position

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 19 Nov 2010 75,559 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges and offside front also cut on inner sidewall

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger seat loose but locks in upright position

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Nov 2009 71,432 miles

exhaust rear joint in poor condition

front tyres wearing low

Fail 14 Nov 2009 71,273 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine overheated during test

exhaust rear joint in poor condition

front tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Nov 2008 66,013 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 66,013 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 59,297 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 59,293 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 49,647 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 GAX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GAX, 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 GAX registered?

GL51 GAX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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