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GL51 GGK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,337 mi
Last recorded144,337 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 GGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 144,337 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 142,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s+n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 137,687 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 132,792 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 132,792 miles

Central Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 126,108 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 120,002 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 113,572 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 106,813 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 100,736 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 96,278 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 90,822 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 82,577 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 74,537 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 74,537 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 69,719 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 69,527 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 59,250 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 GGK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GGK, 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

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What year was GL51 GGK registered?

GL51 GGK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is GL51 GGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 GGK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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