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GR51 GJR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,107 mi
Last recorded92,107 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR51 GJR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 92,107 miles

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 30 Jul 2019 92,107 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2018 91,322 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 90,222 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 90,192 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 87,911 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 82,776 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 82,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 77,263 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 77,263 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 71,521 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 71,521 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 67,184 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2012 67,184 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 60,167 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,985 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 52,209 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 52,209 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 46,144 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,144 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 38,531 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 29,154 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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GR51 GJR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GR51 GJR, 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 GR51 GJR registered?

GR51 GJR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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