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GL51 MZV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,469 mi
Last recorded185,469 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 MZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 185,469 miles

Both number plates deteriorating

Engine undertray not fully secured

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 180,979 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 180,849 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort parking (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded adjacent to air filter (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

CORROSION ON METAL BRAKE PIPES UNDER FRONT WHEEL ARCHES-OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT

nearside rear bearing slightly noisey

Pass 14 Apr 2017 177,332 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 174,162 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 169,370 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 169,370 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 164,611 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 159,948 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 159,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 154,835 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 149,546 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 143,054 miles

Engine splash cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of the underside of vehicle

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 143,054 miles

Engine splash cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of the underside of vehicle

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2009 133,558 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 13,558 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 121,364 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 121,364 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 105,815 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 105,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Mar 2006 89,146 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2006 89,146 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MZV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MZV, 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 MZV registered?

GL51 MZV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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