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GV51 RUJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

71,233 mi
Last recorded71,233 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 RUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 71,233 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

under-body corroded, brake & suspension components corroded, osr arch corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2024 65,472 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 57,873 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2022 56,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 56,140 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 54,336 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 52,561 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 50,891 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 50,891 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2018 48,595 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 46,215 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 44,259 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 42,921 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 41,093 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 38,926 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 38,926 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 36,931 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 35,216 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 33,519 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 33,519 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 31,773 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 29,914 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 27,439 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 24,359 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 19,818 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 RUJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RUJ, 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 RUJ registered?

GV51 RUJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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