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GV51 AFJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,436 mi
Last recorded144,436 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 AFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 144,436 miles

'C' rated tyres fitted front and rear

Brake pedal rubber worn

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Gearbox oil leak

Internal bonnet release insecure

Fail 3 Mar 2012 144,436 miles

'C' rated tyres fitted front and rear

Brake pedal rubber worn

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Gearbox oil leak

Internal bonnet release insecure

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 139,166 miles

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

bonnet lever broken

Pass 8 Oct 2009 133,662 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 121,569 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 116,661 miles

rear brake increese and decreese high

Fail 11 Oct 2007 116,661 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake increese and decreese high

Pass 5 Oct 2006 97,243 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rearnumber plate poor advize replacment

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 AFJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AFJ, 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 AFJ registered?

GV51 AFJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is GV51 AFJ safe to buy?

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