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GU51 WBZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,134 mi
Last recorded94,134 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 WBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 94,134 miles

Nearside Rear nearside quarter panel slightly damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front Bumper damage but not likely to become detached

Fail 18 Dec 2018 94,134 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear nearside quarter panel slightly damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front Bumper damage but not likely to become detached

Pass 7 Dec 2017 90,706 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 88,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 84,013 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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 29 Nov 2014 78,042 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 77,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 74,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 69,546 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 64,450 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 57,243 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 57,243 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 48,599 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 48,399 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)

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 88,643 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 38,326 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 28,821 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 24,535 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 17,524 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 WBZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WBZ, 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 WBZ registered?

GU51 WBZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is GU51 WBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 WBZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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