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GV51 KNM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,343 mi
Last recorded128,343 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 KNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 128,343 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 128,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 126,790 miles

exhaust rusty and poor

underside rusty

wipers poor

Fail 19 Feb 2015 126,800 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

exhaust rusty and poor

underside rusty

wipers poor

Pass 3 Mar 2014 119,145 miles

Front discs poor

Oil leak

Tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2013 112,823 miles

Front discs poor

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2012 105,038 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Brake pipes rusty

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 94,472 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 87,405 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 78,137 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 78,137 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 70,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn very close to manufacturers minimum limit

nearside front wiper split

Pass 27 Feb 2008 70,284 miles

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

front brake discs worn very close to manufacturers minimum limit

nearside front wiper split

Pass 20 Feb 2007 61,579 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 61,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 53,600 miles

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 KNM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KNM, 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 KNM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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