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GL51 XPH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,772 mi
Last recorded167,772 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 XPH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 167,772 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 161,404 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 161,404 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight lens dirty and dull. (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 153,762 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 148,207 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 138,663 miles

o/side front headlamp lense detiorating affecting beam pattern

Fail 21 Jan 2014 138,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 127,131 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 127,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2011 114,935 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 106,230 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2009 104,045 miles

both mirrors repaired with tape

oil leak possibly sump or front crank oil seal

Pass 26 Sep 2008 102,647 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 102,647 miles

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

squeek n/s/r

Pass 18 Sep 2007 97,110 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 89,532 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 XPH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XPH, 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 XPH registered?

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

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