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GL51 ORA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,651 mi
Last recorded126,651 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 126,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 126,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 124,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 122,681 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front head light bean patten could be better

Pass 23 Nov 2010 116,157 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 23 Nov 2010 116,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Nov 2009 110,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 106,251 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 98,709 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2006 84,967 miles

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

offside rear seat belt not fully inspected as child seat fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2005 72,718 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 72,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres are worn on both edges badly (185/65/15/88/tr) †rear exhaust skin is peeling off

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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GL51 ORA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ORA, 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 ORA registered?

GL51 ORA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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