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GL51 NFX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,631 mi
Last recorded124,631 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 NFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 124,631 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged from inner and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 118,615 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear door card insecure

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear door card insecure

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2017

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2016

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015

offside and nearside front brake pipes under chassis corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 106,380 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 99,510 miles

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

both front brake pipes under chassis

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 95,124 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 89,738 miles

rear no plate in poor condition

surface corrosion on rear braje pipes

temporary fuel cap fitted

temporary repair to offside door mirror

Pass 28 May 2010 83,768 miles

covers fitted to outer sills

drivers door mirror damaged , mirror glass cracked - just acceptable

Pass 7 Jun 2009 78,657 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2008 73,933 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2006 66,696 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 NFX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NFX, 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 NFX registered?

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

Is GL51 NFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 NFX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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