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GL51 MZZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,945 mi
Last recorded93,945 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 MZZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2013 93,945 miles

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

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 6 Dec 2013 93,945 miles

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 14 Dec 2012 89,947 miles

both rear tyres perishing

engine/gear box oil leaks?

nail in near side rear tyre

off side rear lamp lens damaged

slight rear brake imbalance

slight windscreen damage

Fail 14 Dec 2012 89,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

engine/gear box oil leaks?

nail in near side rear tyre

off side rear lamp lens damaged

slight rear brake imbalance

slight windscreen damage

Pass 16 Dec 2011 85,039 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre starting to crack/perish

n/s/r tyre starting to crack/perish

o/s/f headlamp aim on upper limit

o/s/f tyre starting to crack/perish

o/s/r tyre starting to crack/perish[ consider replacement soon]

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

various corroded brake pipes

Fail 9 Dec 2011 84,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil leak

front brake pads low [ worn to wear indicators]

n/s/f tyre starting to crack/perish

n/s/r tyre starting to crack/perish

o/s/f headlamp aim on upper limit

o/s/f tyre starting to crack/perish

o/s/r tyre starting to crack/perish[ consider replacement soon]

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 15 Dec 2010 80,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres starting to crack/ perish

Fail 15 Dec 2010 80,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres starting to crack/ perish

Pass 15 Dec 2009 76,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2008 72,701 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 67,835 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 59,485 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre silencer rear bracket rusted and come adrift but still supporting exhaust

Pass 5 Dec 2006 59,485 miles

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

centre silencer rear bracket rusted and come adrift but still supporting exhaust

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 MZZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MZZ, 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 MZZ registered?

GL51 MZZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is GL51 MZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 MZZ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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