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GU51 OVK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,521 mi
Last recorded67,521 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 67,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2019 64,926 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

e.m.l on

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2018 61,276 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 61,276 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 57,704 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 55,547 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 47,767 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 47,767 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 38,158 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 35,581 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,325 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 23,186 miles

front bumper is slightly damaged on the nearside corner

Fail 16 Oct 2008 23,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front bumper is slightly damaged on the nearside corner

Pass 19 Oct 2007 17,127 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 15,212 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 15,209 miles

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

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

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 OVK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OVK, 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 OVK registered?

GU51 OVK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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