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GU51 XVX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,087 mi
Last recorded109,087 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 XVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 109,087 miles

crack to windscreen - not effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 16 Dec 2016 109,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cracked to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

crack to windscreen - not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 18 Dec 2015 100,047 miles

crack in windscreen not in drivers view of the road

Fail 8 Dec 2015 99,906 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor sill area (2.4.A.3)

crack in windscreen not in drivers view of the road

Pass 20 Nov 2014 86,849 miles

At the time of test the rear seats were fitted with two large child seats thus only a visual inspection of the rear seat backrest and seatbelts was possible

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

The offside headlamp lens is slightly opaque

Fail 20 Nov 2014 86,849 miles

At the time of test the rear seats were fitted with two large child seats thus only a visual inspection of the rear seat backrest and seatbelts was possible

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

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

The offside headlamp lens is slightly opaque

Pass 5 Dec 2013 83,252 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Dec 2012 78,343 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 77,114 miles

Offside headlamp beam image weak

Pass 5 Sep 2011 71,680 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)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 65,394 miles

Centre An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 65,394 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 58,982 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 58,982 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 52,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear silencer in very poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2008 52,545 miles

rear silencer in very poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2007 46,293 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 39,040 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2005 32,503 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 XVX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XVX, 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 XVX registered?

GU51 XVX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GU51 XVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 XVX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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