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GV51 AFF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Yellow Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

158,613 mi
Last recorded158,613 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 AFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 158,613 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 158,582 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 157,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 156,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 156,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 154,152 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 154,141 miles

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

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

Brake performance not tested corroded pipe burst (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Apr 2015 153,131 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2015 153,131 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2014 150,876 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

front suspension damping slightly reduced

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread area

Fail 2 May 2014 150,861 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front suspension damping slightly reduced

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread area

Pass 11 Oct 2012 141,496 miles

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

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

front registration plate worn

offside rear tyre worn very low bald on stepepd tread

Fail 11 Oct 2012 141,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front registration plate worn

offside rear tyre worn very low bald on stepepd tread

Pass 13 Oct 2011 133,989 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 121,671 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 121,671 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 111,088 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 111,088 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 102,296 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 89,505 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 78,195 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 61,398 miles

o/s/r tyre tread worn heverly on inner edge of tread †

Fail 11 Oct 2005 61,398 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

o/s/r tyre tread worn heverly on inner edge of tread †

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 AFF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GV51 AFF, 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 AFF registered?

GV51 AFF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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