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GV51 OOY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,805 mi
Last recorded64,805 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 OOY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 64,805 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount broken but system is secure

Pass 20 Nov 2019 63,912 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2018 62,966 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 62,084 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 62,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 61,345 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 60,273 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2015 60,273 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2014 58,881 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 57,304 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2013 57,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2012 55,841 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTTER SKIN RUSTY

Pass 14 Nov 2011 54,009 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 51,690 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres lumpy on inner edges & perished

offside & nearside front tyre treads low & worn on inner edges

offside door mirror cover cracked

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 4 Nov 2009 46,187 miles

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

nsr tyre perished

nsr tyre slightly lumpy on inner edge

osr slightly lumpy on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,499 miles

nearside & offside rear tryes lumpy on inner edge Nearside rear perished

oil leak from sump gasket

rear exhaust box corroded & baffles loose

Fail 17 Nov 2007 34,628 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 34,628 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 29,350 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)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 23,030 miles

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

both number plates are starting to distort

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 OOY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OOY, 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 OOY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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