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GV51 AXU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

245,563 mi
Last recorded245,563 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 245,563 miles

underside of vehicle has surface rust throughout

Pass 8 Dec 2016 241,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 237,407 miles

Front both drop links dust covers poor condition

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' zone b (8.3.1d)

various brake hose ferrules rusty

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2014 231,840 miles

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

stone chip to screen

Fail 27 Oct 2014 231,840 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

stone chip to screen

Pass 12 Nov 2013 229,125 miles

n/s/r tyre very poor

stone chip to screen

Fail 9 Nov 2013 229,112 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre very poor

stone chip to screen

Pass 6 Nov 2012 227,968 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 224,181 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 224,174 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

stone chip zone b

Pass 29 Oct 2010 220,156 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamps poor beam images

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2010 220,156 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamps poor beam images

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2009
Fail 4 Nov 2009 216,873 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

various pipes rusty n rear exhasust box poor screen damage to zone b e b

Fail 1 Nov 2008 213,274 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 213,274 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 203,560 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 174,971 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 140,551 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2005 140,551 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 AXU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AXU, 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 AXU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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