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GU51 ONK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,006 mi
Last recorded162,006 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 162,006 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 161,961 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

most brake pipes painted

Pass 7 Aug 2017 160,709 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

brake pipes painted

Fail 4 Aug 2017 160,680 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

brake pipes painted

Pass 20 Jul 2016 159,718 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

both front wiper deteriorating

Pass 29 Jul 2015 156,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 152,969 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 152,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 147,722 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 139,873 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2011 128,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 115,642 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 112,919 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f outer cvj boot slightly leaking grease from clip

o/s door mirror surround becomming insecure

Fail 5 Aug 2009 112,919 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

n/s/f outer cvj boot slightly leaking grease from clip

o/s door mirror surround becomming insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2008 111,033 miles

exhaust system becomming deteriated

Fail 8 Aug 2008 111,033 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust system becomming deteriated

front registration plate becomming deteriated

Pass 12 Jul 2007 103,559 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 103,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre tread slightly distorted

Pass 12 Aug 2006 99,917 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 99,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 93,812 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge/getting near limit

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 ONK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ONK, 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 GU51 ONK registered?

GU51 ONK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GU51 ONK shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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