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GV51 KVT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,624 mi
Last recorded122,624 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 KVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 122,624 miles

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2017 122,623 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2016 112,982 miles

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

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

outer sills covered

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2016 112,977 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

outer sills covered

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2015 102,888 miles

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

both beam patterns poor

front pads approx; 2/3 worn

outer sills covered

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2014 92,218 miles

Both outer sill's covered with body kit

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

Offside hand brake cable poor condition

Offside headlight dis-coloured

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 92,214 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Both outer sill's covered with body kit

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

Offside hand brake cable poor condition

Offside headlight dis-coloured

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 82,931 miles

Both outer sill's covered with body kit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside hand brake cable very poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 82,925 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Both outer sill's covered with body kit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside hand brake cable very poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 71,159 miles

Both outer sill's covered with body kit

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Service light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2012 71,147 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both outer sill's covered with body kit

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Service light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 59,207 miles

Hand brake cables poor condition

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 59,204 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hand brake cables poor condition

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 53,014 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 48,738 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 48,738 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 43,664 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 37,686 miles

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)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 37,686 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 32,199 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 KVT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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