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GV51 RVX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

188,160 mi
Last recorded188,160 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 188,160 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

both headlamp lens going misty

exhaust pipe touching under tray

Pass 14 Aug 2019 182,759 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded underside ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 176,571 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 161,745 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 161,744 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 145,889 miles

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

Centre Fuel pipe slightly damaged slight corroded (7.2.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel filler hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 145,889 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Centre Fuel pipe slightly damaged slight corroded (7.2.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel filler hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 132,180 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 132,180 miles

front brake pipes corroded

fuel lines corroded

slight exhaust blow

underbody brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 115,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 98,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2013 98,116 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

can not open bonnet

exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2012 81,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 31 Aug 2012 81,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Sep 2011 62,503 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 62,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 45,172 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 27,750 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 26,568 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 26,006 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 25,338 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 24,433 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 RVX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RVX, 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 RVX registered?

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

Is GV51 RVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 RVX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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