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GV51 AEW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,811 mi
Last recorded94,811 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 AEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 94,811 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2024 94,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect moisture inside lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2023 87,624 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2023 87,624 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2022 83,554 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 83,552 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 78,380 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 78,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 72,929 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 72,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 67,568 miles

Both headlamp lenses & beam images deteriorated.

Electronics control indicator (not emissions/engine MIL) is illuminated.

Offside front tyre deteriorated.

Parts of rigid brake pipes deteriorated, particularly nearside rear pipe.

Pass 15 Aug 2017 66,190 miles

Front tyres perishing

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens poor (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

engine service lamp on

Pass 1 Sep 2016 65,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

service lamp on

Fail 30 Aug 2016 65,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

service lamp on

Pass 1 Sep 2015 63,214 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 62,912 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 62,194 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2012 61,237 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 60,858 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 60,315 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 59,726 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 59,724 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 57,953 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 54,789 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 50,594 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 30,537 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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GV51 AEW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GV51 AEW, 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 GV51 AEW registered?

GV51 AEW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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