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GV51 VGE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

91,382 mi
Last recorded91,382 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 VGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 91,382 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

Fail 27 May 2026 91,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 90,709 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 90,002 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 90,002 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 89,160 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 88,154 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 88,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

HEAD LAMPS CLOUDY

Pass 20 May 2021 87,268 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2020 86,482 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak slight leak around radiator

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

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

front to rear and o/s/r brake pipe beginning to get rusty in places

Pass 16 May 2019 85,090 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 84,136 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 84,134 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bolt & flange missing between backbox & centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 83,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 83,091 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released All (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 79,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases All in poor condition (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2016 79,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases All in poor condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 76,480 miles

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition,

Fail 23 May 2014 72,992 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

back box in poor condition

Pass 23 May 2014 72,992 miles

back box in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2013 67,067 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2012 61,462 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 56,613 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 50,549 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 44,959 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 39,477 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 37,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 31,014 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 24,504 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 VGE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 VGE, 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 VGE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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