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GV51 VMJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,784 mi
Last recorded101,784 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 101,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 101,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch on chassis rail (marked) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheelarh on chassis rail (marked) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 97,287 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 90,702 miles

advise rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 85,266 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 80,771 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust box and centre section near mountings

Pass 24 Nov 2011 75,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Mounting broken from centre silencer

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 67,843 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 67,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 61,535 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 61,534 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 54,881 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 50,200 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 50,200 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 40,548 miles

NSF TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 8 Dec 2005 30,650 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 VMJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VMJ, 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 VMJ registered?

GV51 VMJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is GV51 VMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 VMJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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