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GL51 XOA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

106,957 mi
Last recorded106,957 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 106,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 104,571 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 101,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 101,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 98,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 97,052 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 96,176 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 87,725 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 77,509 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorating at flange joint withering with corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2017 65,899 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded but gas tight

Pass 12 Dec 2016 58,042 miles

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded but gas tight

Pass 15 Dec 2015 56,143 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 54,858 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust tailbox outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 51,514 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 48,915 miles

exhaust tail box outer skin is corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2011 44,477 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 40,251 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 36,183 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 31,598 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 26,931 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 22,238 miles

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

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 XOA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 XOA, 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 XOA registered?

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

Is GL51 XOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 XOA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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