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GU51 NGG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,414 mi
Last recorded161,414 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 NGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 161,414 miles

front tyres wearing on edges,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,oil leaks,gearbox mounting wearing

Pass 15 Feb 2017 158,073 miles

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,oil leaks

Pass 3 Dec 2015 153,260 miles

Brake pipes over and along rear axle have surface corrosion

Items removed from drivers view before testing.

Load space lined with plywood, concealing several testable items

Offside Rear Shock absorber feels inneffective when manoeuvering.

Oil pressure warning light on when idling

Temporary fuel filler cap fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2015 153,259 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipes over and along rear axle have surface corrosion

Electrical wiring insecure Rectified PRS. Wiring routed through bonnet aperture and nearside door aperture considered unsafe (1.9.2a)

Items removed from drivers view before testing.

Load space lined with plywood, concealing several testable items

Offside Rear Shock absorber feels inneffective when manoeuvering.

Oil pressure warning light on when idling

Temporary fuel filler cap fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2014 145,559 miles

bad oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2014 145,495 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bad oil leak

both front tyres cracking/perished between treads [strong advise]

offside rear tyre cracking between treads

Pass 6 Dec 2013 142,340 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 142,340 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2012 138,370 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 133,809 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 133,809 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 128,108 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2010 128,108 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 116,878 miles

Advise temperary fuel cap is fitted but still maintains a tight seal!

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 116,877 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Advise temperary fuel cap is fitted but still maintains a tight seal!

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 104,532 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 88,530 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 88,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 70,682 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perrished

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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GU51 NGG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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