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GU51 XWA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,750 mi
Last recorded81,750 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 81,750 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 81,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front a/c condenser and ac fan insecure.

Pass 21 Apr 2021 76,952 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 76,483 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT HEADLIGHT DETERARTED

FRONT SUB-FRAME CORRODED

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

N/S/F TYRE WORN

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 75,335 miles

N/S/R OUTER SILL COVER DAMAGED

N/S/F TYRE WORN

Pass 21 Sep 2018 71,883 miles

N/S/R OUTER SILL COVER DAMAGED

Pass 28 Sep 2017 68,528 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 64,262 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 58,380 miles

N/S/R OUTER SILL DAMAGED

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,248 miles

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

n/s/r outer sill damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2013 48,338 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 47,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 45,802 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 44,309 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 44,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 42,000 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 42,000 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,093 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 33,406 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 33,406 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 28,426 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 XWA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XWA, 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 XWA registered?

GU51 XWA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is GU51 XWA safe to buy?

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