MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,926 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NSF OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NSF OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NSF OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NSF OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box missing (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Wont adjust (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Wont adjust (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
both rear tyres close to limits and perished
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
both rear tyres close to limits and perished
N/s rear tyre slight uneven tread wear
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s cv boot slight leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight leak from limiter valve
Slight wear o/s wiper
Tracking
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
N/s rear tyre slight uneven tread wear
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s cv boot slight leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight leak from limiter valve
Slight wear o/s wiper
Tracking
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust centre mount missing
Slight power steering rack
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust centre mount missing
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Slight power steering rack
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
O/s front tyre worn on inner edge
Rear wiper deterated
both rear tyres are distorted on the inner edges
front tyres are worn on the inner edges
o/s/f inner wing panel is insecure
o/s/f tyre is on 2mm
poor beam pattern on the o/s headlamp
rear exhaust is heavily corroded and in poor condition
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
both rear tyres are distorted on the inner edges
front tyres are worn on the inner edges
o/s/f inner wing panel is insecure
o/s/f tyre is on 2mm
poor beam pattern on the o/s headlamp
rear exhaust is heavily corroded and in poor condition
engine light on
exhaust for corrosion
front brake discs for wear
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
engine light on
exhaust for corrosion
front brake discs for wear
front brake pads getting low
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
front brake pads and discs for wear
rear silencer for corrosion but not leaking
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise front brake balance only just passed
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GU51 MKL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 GU51 MKL, 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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GU51 MKL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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