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GU51 ZTS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,641 mi
Last recorded100,641 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 ZTS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 100,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front anti roll bar bushes have slight play

both rear tyres slightly cracking

front brake discs slightly lipped

offside rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2011 96,066 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front discs corroded on inner edges

Fail 1 Sep 2011 96,066 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 12 Aug 2010 91,415 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)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 91,413 miles

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

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)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 28 Sep 2009 87,037 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 87,036 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 82,032 miles

CORROSION TO N/S/F BRAKE DISC

DIFFERENT WHEELS FITTED FOR RETEST

HEAVY TINT ON FRONT WINDOWS

Fail 21 Oct 2008 82,032 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

CORROSION TO N/S/F BRAKE DISC

DAMAGE TO WALLS OF N/S/F TYRE

HEAVY TINT ON FRONT WINDOWS

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON EDGES

Pass 4 Aug 2007 76,517 miles

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

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2006 63,980 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 63,980 miles

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

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 ZTS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZTS, 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 ZTS registered?

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

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