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GU51 WCM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,008 mi
Last recorded57,008 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2022 57,008 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Both rear tyres are perishing

Wear in both front upper suspension mounts

brake lines are corroding

engine light on

head lamp lenses are in poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2021 56,301 miles

all brake lines are corroded

head lamp lenes are in poor condition

near side parking and service brake performance low

near side rear tyre perished

rear brake back plates are corroded

suspension bushes are perishing

wear in off side front upper suspension mount

Fail 15 Nov 2021 56,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

all brake lines are corroded

head lamp lenes are in poor condition

near side parking and service brake performance low

near side rear tyre perished

rear brake back plates are corroded

suspension bushes are perishing

wear in off side front upper suspension mount

Pass 3 Nov 2020 55,769 miles

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

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

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

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

rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 21 May 2019 54,401 miles

brake lines are corroding

off side front tyre worn/poor condition

wear in front upper suspension mounts

Pass 1 May 2018 51,996 miles

front and rear brake lines are corroded

front top suspension mounts worn

suspension bushes and gaitors are perishing

Pass 3 May 2017 48,472 miles

BOTH FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNTS ARE WORN

BRAKE HOSES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LINES ARE CORRODING

NEAR SIDE REAR PARKING AND SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

Fail 2 May 2017 48,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

BOTH FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNTS ARE WORN

BRAKE HOSES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LINES ARE CORRODING

NEAR SIDE REAR PARKING AND SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

Pass 23 May 2016 46,044 miles

BRAKE HOSES ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMITS ON INNER EDGE

WEAR IN BOTH FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNTS

WEAR IN NEAR SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK

Fail 23 May 2016 46,044 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BRAKE HOSES ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMITS ON INNER EDGE

WEAR IN BOTH FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNTS

WEAR IN NEAR SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK

Pass 30 May 2015 43,122 miles

BOTH FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNTS ARE WORN

BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

FLEXI BARKE HOSES AND FERRALS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

NEAR SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK WORN

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 26 May 2015 43,118 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

BOTH FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNTS ARE WORN

BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

FLEXI BARKE HOSES AND FERRALS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

NEAR SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK WORN

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 12 May 2014 40,269 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

O/S/F INDICATOR PALE

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

Pass 17 May 2013 38,342 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 35,007 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 35,007 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 31,853 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 31,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 30,678 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,860 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 29,860 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 27,682 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 24,494 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 20,133 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bushes perishing

tyres perishing+wearing on edges

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 WCM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WCM, 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 WCM registered?

GU51 WCM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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