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GU51 UOJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,432 mi
Last recorded131,432 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 UOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 131,432 miles

front to rear & rear brake pipes slight corroded

fuel tank casing corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy on rotation

offside rear tyre worn close to limit/perished

plastic sill covers fitted

play in both front upper suspension mounts

rear inner brake pads worn

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2016 131,322 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

o/s/r tyre getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 17 Feb 2015 124,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 124,656 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 114,836 miles

all brake disc,s slightly corroded.

n/s/ steering rack gaiter slightly damp.

slight play in n/s/f top mount.

Fail 26 Feb 2014 114,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake disc,s slightly corroded.

n/s/ steering rack gaiter slightly damp.

slight play in n/s/f top mount.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 110,241 miles

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

both front and o/s/r tyres low on inner edges

o/s/r tyre cut in outer side wall

Pass 1 Nov 2011 102,988 miles

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

both head lamps glazed over

front and rear brake discs pitted slightly on inner edges

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Aug 2010 96,132 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 79,507 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 73,669 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 68,496 miles

o/s/r tyre has cut in inner wall csn not see any cords showing

Pass 26 Aug 2006 56,891 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 UOJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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