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GX51 EKF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,416 mi
Last recorded135,416 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 EKF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2017 135,416 miles

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested no rear silencer (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to spare wheel well

eml on

Pass 15 Dec 2016 131,510 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box and pipe corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2016 131,510 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box and pipe corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2015 127,165 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2014 116,965 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front wiper rubbers split

centre exhaust section hanger deteriorated/broken

centre rear seat belt incorrectly assembled

front wipers do not park correctly

rear exhaust joint deteriorated and blowing

Fail 8 Dec 2014 116,965 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front wiper rubbers split

centre exhaust section hanger deteriorated/broken

centre rear seat belt incorrectly assembled

front wipers do not park correctly

n/s/r tyre is out of shape,has cuts in tread and worn very close to minimum requirements

rear exhaust joint deteriorated and blowing

Pass 9 Dec 2013 98,556 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 98,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 86,579 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2012 86,579 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2011 76,958 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 69,605 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 63,238 miles

Front cover of o/s mirror assembly missing

Pass 15 Dec 2008 57,434 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and cracking on outer and inner walls.

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 51,419 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 51,419 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 42,151 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 EKF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EKF, 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 EKF registered?

GX51 EKF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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