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GL51 VJE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,604 mi
Last recorded35,604 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2005
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 VJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2005 35,604 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 35,604 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VJE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VJE, 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 VJE registered?

GL51 VJE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is GL51 VJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 VJE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL51 VJE have outstanding finance?

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