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GU51 WBK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

134,440 mi
Last recorded134,440 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 134,440 miles

wrong rear exhaust fitted

oil leak

slight blow exhaust

slight play steering rack

Fail 1 May 2014 134,440 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

oil leak

slight blow exhaust

slight play steering rack

wrong rear exhaust fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2013 125,907 miles

coolant level low

front discs corroded

play os track rod

Fail 19 Apr 2013 125,906 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

coolant level low

front discs corroded

play os track rod

Pass 15 May 2012 119,621 miles

exhaust system very rusty

front brake discs rusty

gear selection poor

n/s front tyre close to 1.6mm

n/s front tyre perished

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front tyre close to 1.6mm

o/s rear tyre perished

rear brake discs rusty

spare wheel missing

Fail 11 May 2012 119,621 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

engine management light on

exhaust system very rusty

front brake discs rusty

gear selection poor

n/s front tyre close to 1.6mm

n/s front tyre perished

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front tyre close to 1.6mm

o/s rear tyre perished

rear brake discs rusty

spare wheel missing

Pass 24 Mar 2011 109,407 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 109,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 109,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

check engine warning light on

nearside front brake disc slightly worn

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside front brake disc slightly worn

offside front headlight aim just within lower limits

offside front headlight slightly loose

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Dec 2009 103,143 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 102,970 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 95,034 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 95,034 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 91,632 miles

advise ehaust tail box in poor condition

advise exhaust tailbox tempory mount poor

Pass 25 Nov 2006 80,726 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 WBK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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