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GL51 WRE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,672 mi
Last recorded101,672 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 101,672 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 94,026 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 88,367 miles

engine management light on

Pass 15 Dec 2014 83,539 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 83,528 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

eml warning on

front no plate damaged

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear to centre exhaust very corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 65,203 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 58,558 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 58,553 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 53,031 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 47,016 miles

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

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)

Rear No. plate is deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2009 47,016 miles

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

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

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)

Rear No. plate is deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2008 41,575 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 34,346 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 22,704 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 WRE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WRE, 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 WRE registered?

GL51 WRE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is GL51 WRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 WRE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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