CarVerify

Free Car Check

GV51 LNF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,648 mi
Last recorded132,648 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 LNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 132,648 miles

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

Lower underside muddy

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 123,452 miles

NEAR-SIDE FRONT AND OFF-SIDE FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERRISH

Pass 11 Jan 2018 121,922 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SECTION OF EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION (7.1.2)

Offside Rear TYRE STARTING TO PERRISH

Pass 26 Jan 2017 120,630 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 119,566 miles

front to rear and cross bulkhead brake pipes rusty

Fail 28 Nov 2015 119,566 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front to rear and cross bulkhead brake pipes rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2014 118,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust pipe is in poor condition

Fail 22 Nov 2014 118,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust pipe is in poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2013 113,683 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 106,552 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 96,370 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 96,370 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 89,101 miles

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

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING INT BRAKE DISC HAS GOT HOT

Fail 10 Dec 2009 82,717 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 82,717 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 75,090 miles

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

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

front number plate begining to delaminate

Fail 1 Dec 2008 75,065 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front number plate begining to delaminate

Pass 13 Dec 2007 67,888 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 67,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 61,757 miles

front number plate deteriating

front wipers are split

rear exhaust in poor condition

small chips in windscreen

Fail 13 Dec 2006 61,757 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate deteriating

front wipers are split

rear exhaust in poor condition

small chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Dec 2005 53,162 miles

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GV51 LNF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LNF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GV51 LNF?

You can check the full history of GV51 LNF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GV51 LNF registered?

GV51 LNF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is GV51 LNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 LNF shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GV51 LNF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GV51 LNF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.