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GV51 RXD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

207,282 mi
Last recorded207,282 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 RXD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2015 207,282 miles

Fuel system component leaking back of engine poss fuel punp (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load sensing valve to osr hose (3.6.B.2c)

plastic outer cover sills fitted

rear box poor condition

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 197,684 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner edges

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2013 190,015 miles

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

N/S/F headlamp beam pattern deterioated (close to excessive)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Rear exhaust section slight exhaust gas leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 182,428 miles

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

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

both headlamp dip bulbholders damaged and difficult to position correctly fitted ok when tested

rear exhaust section not 100% but no leak when tested

Fail 28 Nov 2012 182,428 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp dip bulbholders damaged and difficult to position correctly fitted ok when tested

rear exhaust section not 100% but no leak when tested

Pass 2 Dec 2011 174,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 164,388 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 152,688 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 138,842 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 122,228 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 110,323 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 RXD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RXD, 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 RXD registered?

GV51 RXD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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The MOT history for GV51 RXD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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