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GU51 OUV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,470 mi
Last recorded133,470 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 OUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 133,470 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 133,470 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 May 2018 120,738 miles

2 rear tyres wearing uneven [lumpy]

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 May 2018 120,738 miles

2 rear tyres wearing uneven [lumpy]

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 114,140 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 105,010 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 95,310 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 95,308 miles

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

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

Rear brake effeciency down.Ok for test result Front brake disc's corroded inner sides,.

Pass 21 May 2014 86,470 miles

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

The front brake discs are worn and the front pads are 2 3rds worn

Pass 20 May 2013 79,516 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 79,313 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2012 73,101 miles

both rear tyres are in very poor condition due to them cracking in the tread and side walls

Pass 23 May 2011 66,981 miles

off side front brake ferrals corroded.

rear tyres badly cracked and uneven on inner edges of treads.

Pass 18 May 2010 62,071 miles

both rear tyres are cracked near to the limit on oute shoulders.

Fail 13 May 2010 61,853 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres are cracked near to the limit on oute shoulders.

Pass 12 May 2009 57,650 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly and cracking

Fail 11 May 2009 57,648 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres are cracking / perishing mianly on the tread areas.

Both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on inner tread band.

Pass 9 May 2008 52,514 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 47,004 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 43,053 miles

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 OUV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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