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GU51 ZTW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,396 mi
Last recorded121,396 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 ZTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 121,396 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 119,692 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 117,929 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear coil spring tip broken

Fail 7 Jan 2014 117,918 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear coil spring tip broken

Pass 7 Jan 2013 114,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

eml light on

Fail 4 Jan 2013 114,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

eml light on

Pass 7 Jan 2012 101,312 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 94,744 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 94,581 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Dec 2009 85,040 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 71,711 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 71,711 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 60,857 miles

advise. . . near side front tyre outer side wall has some cuts not exposong cords advise. . . near side rear inner tyre wall has some cuts not exposing cords

Fail 18 Dec 2007 60,857 miles

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

advise. . . near side front tyre outer side wall has some cuts not exposong cords advise. . . near side rear inner tyre wall has some cuts not exposing cords

Pass 20 Dec 2006 52,621 miles

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

cuts in nearside front tyre wall but cords not exposed

Fail 20 Dec 2006 52,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

cuts in nearside front tyre wall but cords not exposed

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 ZTW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZTW, 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 ZTW registered?

GU51 ZTW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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