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GU51 OVB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,260 mi
Last recorded102,260 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2019 102,260 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay across bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 99,136 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 99,135 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 94,412 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 89,797 miles

Nearside door mirror tape repair

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

internal headlamp adjuster altered

items removed from windscreen

Fail 20 Nov 2015 89,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mounting bracket (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside door mirror tape repair

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

internal headlamp adjuster altered

items removed from windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2015 86,607 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 83,593 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 83,593 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 81,396 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 78,931 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 76,830 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 76,830 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 74,309 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 70,885 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 66,569 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 66,569 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 55,903 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 43,877 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 OVB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OVB, 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 OVB registered?

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

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