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GU51 NGF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

93,054 mi
Last recorded93,054 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 NGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 93,054 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 92,981 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flexi joint. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 89,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside headlamp beam image poor

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 89,537 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside headlamp beam image poor

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 85,739 miles

Both headlamp beam images poor

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear load valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 85,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both headlamp beam images poor

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear load valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 80,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2020 80,670 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2019 74,819 miles

Both windscreen wipers poor

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 74,608 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Both windscreen wipers poor

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 70,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 70,207 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 63,717 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 63,671 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 55,914 miles

front wipers split at ends

Fail 2 Nov 2016 55,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (8.2.3)

front wipers split at ends

Pass 6 Nov 2015 50,800 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 48,198 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres slightly perished

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 48,198 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2013 46,960 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 46,960 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 45,647 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight inbalance of rear brakes

wash wipe could be better

Pass 21 Aug 2012 45,647 miles

slight inbalance of rear brakes

wash wipe could be better

Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,333 miles

rear brakes noisy

Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,139 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,225 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s mirror casing missing

Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,964 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,114 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 26,451 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

anti-roll bar link pins in poor condition

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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GU51 NGF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 NGF, 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 NGF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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