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GX51 DUH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 DUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018

Central Front Oil leak ()

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Wing damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2018

Central Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Wing damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2017

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 114,028 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 114,028 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported downpipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 107,817 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust pipe rubber mount split

nearside rear tyre tread starting to get low 3.00mm

oil leak engine area

rear silencer rubber mount split

Fail 11 Feb 2015 107,809 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

front exhaust pipe rubber mount split

oil leak engine area

rear silencer rubber mount split

Pass 25 Jan 2014

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2014

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 97,236 miles

DASH LAMPS NOT WORKING

Fail 23 Jan 2013 97,236 miles

DASH LAMPS NOT WORKING

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 94,726 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust deteriorated.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/s/ headlamp has condensation in lense.

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box rubber split.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Wiring plug loose by o/s/f wheel.

Fail 3 Feb 2012 94,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust deteriorated.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/s/ headlamp has condensation in lense.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box rubber split.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Wiring plug loose by o/s/f wheel.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 90,699 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake disc's worn

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 27 Jan 2011 90,699 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake disc's worn

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 22 Jan 2010 81,822 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre tread cut

Fail 21 Jan 2010 81,822 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre tread cut

Pass 19 Jan 2009 76,638 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 76,638 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 70,823 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 70,822 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 63,848 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 63,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 52,379 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 52,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 DUH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 DUH, 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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GX51 DUH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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