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GL51 VJG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,251 mi
Last recorded140,251 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 VJG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 140,251 miles

headlights poor

Both front top shock mountings worn

Fail 12 Nov 2013 140,251 miles

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

Both front top shock mountings worn

headlights poor

Pass 10 Dec 2012 129,786 miles

Both headlamp aims poor

Handbrake lever travels a long way but not to stop

Fail 10 Dec 2012 129,786 miles

Both headlamp aims poor

Handbrake lever travels a long way but not to stop

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 118,526 miles

Both front tyres getting low & wearing on edges (n/s worse)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Possible puncture o/s/r tyre, & wearing uneven on inner edge

n/s/r tyre getting low & starting to perish

various brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 14 Dec 2010 108,210 miles

All tyres except o/s/r starting to perish on sidewalls

Front brake pads look low

Poor aim pattern o/s headlamp ( possibly bulb)

Rear silencer starting to corrode on welded joints

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat, so unable to carry out full check to adult belt

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2010 108,210 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

All tyres except o/s/r starting to perish on sidewalls

Front brake pads look low

Handbrake travels a long way but not to stop

Poor aim pattern o/s headlamp ( possibly bulb)

Rear silencer starting to corrode on welded joints

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat, so unable to carry out full check to adult belt

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2009 89,140 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Large crack in centre of windscreen but not visible from drivers seat position in excess of 40mm

Fail 3 Jun 2009 891,140 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Exhaust blow from front pipe flexy section but not considered excessive for MOT as it passed emmisions test

Large crack in centre of windscreen but not visible from drivers seat position in excess of 40mm

Pass 11 Jan 2008 70,697 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 70,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 59,777 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 VJG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VJG, 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 VJG registered?

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

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