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GL51 KPV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,224 mi
Last recorded90,224 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 KPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 May 2023 90,224 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken Offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working Offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding Nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroded

Nearside front and offside rear tyres badly cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2019 89,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 89,557 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 88,172 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 85,885 miles

Headlamp aims weak

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 20 Jul 2016 84,561 miles

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

N/s/r brake binding

Pass 24 Jul 2015 83,606 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 77,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear lamp slightly damage

rear registration plate loose

Fail 1 Aug 2014 77,316 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear lamp slightly damage

rear registration plate loose

Pass 2 Aug 2013 65,679 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 62,971 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 59,493 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 56,227 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 52,581 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2008 48,466 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 42,632 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 35,186 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 27,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake pads getting low

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 KPV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc 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 KPV, 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 KPV registered?

GL51 KPV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is GL51 KPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 KPV 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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