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GV51 KWE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,863 mi
Last recorded87,863 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 87,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 87,500 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 87,500 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 87,003 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021

nearside front suspension top mount has slight movement

Pass 24 Sep 2020 85,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 85,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 84,932 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 83,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust starting to fail

Fail 17 Oct 2018 83,924 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust starting to fail

Pass 23 Oct 2017 82,935 miles

both rear outer wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 26 Oct 2016 81,543 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 79,712 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded and slightly leaking.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 77,834 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,829 miles

brake hoses in poor condition.

corrosion to rear of sills,

general wear to suspension ball joints bushes and gaiters.

rear brake pipes corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 9 Nov 2012 72,992 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE,

NEARSIDE REAR ROAD SPRING CORRODED.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 72,992 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE,

NEARSIDE REAR ROAD SPRING CORRODED.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 68,282 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2010 62,434 miles

BRAKE PADAL RUBBER WORN

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPESION MOUNTS

Fail 9 Nov 2010 62,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

BRAKE PADAL RUBBER WORN

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPESION MOUNTS

Pass 13 Nov 2009 57,784 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 52,111 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 21 Nov 2007 45,387 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 45,383 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 37,437 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 30,582 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 KWE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KWE, 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 KWE registered?

GV51 KWE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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