MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,811 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
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))
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))
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.
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
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
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
nearside rear tyre cracking
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
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)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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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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GV51 AEW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 November 2001.
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