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GV51 RVM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,364 mi
Last recorded186,364 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 186,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2015 171,100 miles

child seat fitted not allowing seatbelt check

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2015 171,100 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

child seat fitted not allowing seatbelt check

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2014 152,177 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 136,317 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 136,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 123,864 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 113,828 miles

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

engine light staying on

n/s/r surface corrosion on brake pipe near petrol tank

Fail 19 Jul 2011 113,828 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine light staying on

n/s/r surface corrosion on brake pipe near petrol tank

Pass 27 Jul 2010 111,277 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 108,764 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 108,764 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 105,852 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 89,344 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 75,396 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 75,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 75,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 60,818 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 RVM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RVM, 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 RVM registered?

GV51 RVM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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