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GU51 OVF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,788 mi
Last recorded73,788 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 OVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 73,788 miles

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

advise exhaust deteriated

Fail 29 Oct 2014 73,788 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise exhaust deteriated

Pass 4 Nov 2013 71,485 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 70,474 miles

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

advise rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 1 Feb 2012 69,521 miles

advise 2 rear parts of rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 1 Feb 2012 69,521 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 68,008 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 68,008 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 66,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 66,315 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 64,863 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 60,800 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 60,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 48,856 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 39,715 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 OVF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OVF, 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 OVF registered?

GU51 OVF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is GU51 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 OVF shows 15 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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