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GU51 UPZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,471 mi
Last recorded97,471 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 97,471 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 96,636 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 95,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 94,463 miles

Nearside Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 92,609 miles

Nearside Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 89,061 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 85,468 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 81,651 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 77,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 73,440 miles

Oil leak

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

Slight up and down play in near side front suspension top mount.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 69,245 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlight lenses starting to mist

Fail 14 Oct 2013 69,245 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlight lenses starting to mist

rear tyres perished on sidewalls 175/70/14

Pass 22 Oct 2012 65,207 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish (175/70r14)

corrosion on exhaust

slight misting of oil on engine

slight movement in both front topmounts

Fail 22 Oct 2012 65,207 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres starting to perish (175/70r14)

corrosion on exhaust

slight misting of oil on engine

slight movement in both front topmounts

Pass 11 Oct 2011 60,283 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

slight mist of oil on steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2010 55,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Slight leak from power steering?[ inspection recommended]

Pass 28 Oct 2009 49,944 miles

Both front tyre wearing on outer edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Oct 2009 49,944 miles

Both front tyre wearing on outer edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 44,022 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 44,022 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 37,528 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 8 Nov 2006 32,208 miles

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 32,208 miles

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)

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 UPZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UPZ, 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 UPZ registered?

GU51 UPZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is GU51 UPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 UPZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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