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GL51 RRV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,902 mi
Last recorded108,902 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 RRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 108,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 104,249 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre badly perished between tread, recommend replacing

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 5 Apr 2013 104,186 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre badly perished between tread, recommend replacing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 Apr 2012 98,968 miles

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

airbag light on indicating a fault. Will bacome a failure item as on april/may 2012

wipers do not park automatically however can eventually be parked out of view

Fail 31 Mar 2012 98,882 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

airbag light on indicating a fault. Will bacome a failure item as on april/may 2012

wipers do not park automatically however can eventually be parked out of view

Pass 26 Mar 2011 92,055 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Apr 2010 83,572 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre perishing and starting to split on outer shoulder

Pass 10 Mar 2009 75,873 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 69,394 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 65,349 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 5 Oct 2006 59,660 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 59,659 miles

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

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 RRV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 2,198cc 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 RRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL51 RRV registered?

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

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The MOT history for GL51 RRV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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