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GL51 NVO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

198,920 mi
Last recorded198,920 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 NVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 198,920 miles

Engine fault lamp is on.

Exhaust leaking at the centre clamp joint.

Fail 26 Apr 2016 198,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Engine fault lamp is on.

Exhaust leaking at the centre clamp joint.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 171,970 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 152,434 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 18 Jul 2012 139,940 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 139,776 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 126,505 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 114,775 miles

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

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

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2010 114,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake disc's corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2009 107,454 miles

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

brake discs have slight surface corrosion due to standing

Fail 21 Feb 2009 107,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake discs have slight surface corrosion due to standing

Pass 4 Apr 2008 96,865 miles

all brake disks rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2006 89,189 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 NVO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NVO, 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 NVO registered?

GL51 NVO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 December 2001.

Is GL51 NVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 NVO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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