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GL51 KRF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

171,135 mi
Last recorded171,135 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 KRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 171,135 miles

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

Oil leak

van has outer sills fited

Fail 21 Feb 2015 170,807 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

van has outer sills fited

Pass 14 Dec 2013 156,391 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 145,750 miles

Advise slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 141,664 miles

Advise brake squeel offside front

Pass 15 Oct 2010 136,437 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 130,170 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 124,618 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 120,355 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 98,722 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 KRF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KRF, 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 KRF registered?

GL51 KRF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is GL51 KRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 KRF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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