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GX51 BFK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,831 mi
Last recorded130,831 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 BFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 130,831 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 130,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 117,268 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 109,160 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 99,513 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 99,513 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 90,704 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 90,702 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 82,699 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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GX51 BFK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GX51 BFK, 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 GX51 BFK registered?

GX51 BFK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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