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GV51 GDE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,620 mi
Last recorded120,620 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 GDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 120,620 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 120,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 109,304 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine oil was low -have topped up-maintain check

marginal corrosion to both front steel brake pipes

Fail 4 Jun 2011 109,304 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine oil was low -have topped up-maintain check

marginal corrosion to both front steel brake pipes

Pass 8 Jun 2010 95,332 miles

both front brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 4 Jun 2009 78,554 miles

front brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 2 Jun 2008 64,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 51,037 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 38,434 miles

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

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 GDE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GDE, 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 GDE registered?

GV51 GDE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is GV51 GDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 GDE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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