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GV51 LLG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,223 mi
Last recorded91,223 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 LLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 91,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust tail pipe corroded through

Pass 18 Jul 2025 87,801 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 83,905 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 83,904 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 80,288 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 76,103 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened play. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 71,871 miles

No reverse light

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 71,871 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

No reverse light

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 68,598 miles

No reverse light

Fail 25 Aug 2020 68,598 miles

No reverse light

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 66,080 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,741 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 62,896 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear tyres deteriorated

eml on

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2017 62,895 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear tyres deteriorated

eml on

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2016 61,202 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front brake lagging

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2015 54,857 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 54,857 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2014 50,495 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box rust.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 44,563 miles

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 14 Oct 2013 44,563 miles

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

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2012 39,025 miles

n/s/f brake pipe rust.

o/s/f brake pipe corroded.

rear tail gate / bumper / o/s lamp damaged.

Fail 26 Sep 2012 39,025 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

n/s/f brake pipe rust.

o/s/f brake pipe corroded.

rear tail gate / bumper / o/s lamp damaged.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 33,514 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 28,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 28,859 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 27,075 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 24,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 21,817 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 18,460 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 15,598 miles

both rear tyres getting low

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 LLG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LLG, 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 LLG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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