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GL51 TUW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

90,734 mi
Last recorded90,734 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 TUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 90,734 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 88,291 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 88,176 miles

Emissions not tested exess air caused by silencer blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded external (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort os (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded external (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering subframe mounting rotted to hole ns top mount (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear caliper brake arm not returning causing low effortr

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 84,193 miles

both headlight dip beam patterns just visible

both rear coil springs corroded

both sills have plastic covers on

exhaust has minor leak between middle to rear joint

Fail 28 Nov 2018 84,182 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

both headlight dip beam patterns just visible

both rear coil springs corroded

both sills have plastic covers on

exhaust has minor leak between middle to rear joint

Pass 18 Dec 2017 80,109 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 80,109 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 75,938 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 72,207 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 72,207 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 67,732 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 67,714 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2013 64,826 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 62,046 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 60,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 57,360 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 57,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 54,625 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 51,252 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 51,247 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 45,972 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 39,185 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 15 Dec 2005 30,515 miles

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

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 TUW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TUW, 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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GL51 TUW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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