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GL51 OPA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,822 mi
Last recorded86,822 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 OPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 86,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

osr nsr metal brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 13 Jan 2012 86,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

osr nsr metal brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2011 70,650 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 55,238 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 52,417 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 49,285 miles

Handbrake travel High

Rear Exhaust Box Correded Outer Skin Not Blowing

Fail 19 Nov 2007 49,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Handbrake travel High

Rear Exhaust Box Correded Outer Skin Not Blowing

Pass 2 Nov 2006 43,317 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 39,190 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 OPA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OPA, 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 OPA registered?

GL51 OPA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is GL51 OPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 OPA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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