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GU51 NHT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

196,896 mi
Last recorded196,896 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 NHT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2025 196,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 184,997 miles

Offside mirror surround missing

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

Fail 30 May 2024 184,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside mirror surround missing

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 167,303 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 167,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 145,571 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust in poor condition

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

Offside mirror backing missing

Fail 10 Jun 2022 145,567 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust in poor condition

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

Offside mirror backing missing

Pass 18 May 2021 122,031 miles

chip to screen

Pass 26 May 2020 117,846 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2020 117,846 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 114,185 miles

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

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

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

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

both headlight lens poor condition

chip to screen

Fail 23 May 2019 114,185 miles

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

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

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

both headlight lens poor condition

chip to screen

Pass 8 Jun 2018 110,354 miles

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

chip to screen

cororison to front brake pipes and subframe bolts mounting brackets

Pass 13 Jun 2017 106,900 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

small chips to windscreen

Fail 13 Jun 2017 106,900 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

small chips to windscreen

Pass 19 May 2016 102,693 miles

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

dampness around nearside steering rack gaiter

Fail 19 May 2016 102,691 miles

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

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

dampness around nearside steering rack gaiter

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2015 99,362 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 99,362 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 91,582 miles

front gearbox mounting poor condtion

Fail 10 Dec 2013 91,582 miles

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

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

front gearbox mounting poor condtion

Pass 31 Dec 2012 86,373 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 80,070 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s headlight lens poor condtion

Pass 7 Dec 2010 74,203 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 69,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 69,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 61,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 53,803 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

axle bushes perishing

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

wipers 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
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GU51 NHT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey 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 NHT, 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 NHT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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