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GM51 FAA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,418 mi
Last recorded124,418 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM51 FAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 124,418 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side skirts / sill covers fitted.

Pass 25 Feb 2021 105,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 105,746 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 101,713 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack weaping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 101,220 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 95,908 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 95,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 90,432 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 81,222 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 71,609 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 63,238 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 63,238 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 58,180 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 52,654 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 47,957 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP INOP

Pass 20 Feb 2009 44,066 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 40,208 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 36,438 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 30,133 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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GM51 FAA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GM51 FAA, 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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GM51 FAA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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