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GU51 WBF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,138 mi
Last recorded90,138 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 WBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 90,138 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f outer floor chassis damaged due to jacking

rear brake pipes undersealed

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded and breaking away close to limit REQUIRES ATTENTION SOON

Pass 22 Nov 2013 84,481 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 84,291 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 78,200 miles

see previous test for advisories

Fail 22 Nov 2012 78,194 miles

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

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

Child lock on offside rear door

Headlamps deteriated not giving beam pattern

N/S/R tyre perished

N/S/R wearing inner edge

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

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

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

Rear exhaust flange heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 30 Nov 2011 71,606 miles

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

both front headlight's deteriorated - poor beam image

center/rear exhaust join deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2011 71,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both front headlight's deteriorated - poor beam image

center/rear exhaust join deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2010 66,792 miles

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

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

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2009 63,237 miles

Nearside steering rack boot damp

Plastic oversills fitted

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 63,231 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside steering rack boot damp

Plastic oversills fitted

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 58,743 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 58,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 54,349 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 47,622 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 47,622 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 WBF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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