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GX51 ENJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,595 mi
Last recorded71,595 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 71,595 miles

engine management fault as indicated by the warning lamp

exhaust system deteriorated not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria

front to rear metal brake pipes corrodded not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria.

offside front tyre inner edge devoid of tread .tyre just meets the pass standard.( 185/65/15h ) nearside front tyre outer edge devoid of tread . tyre just meets the pass standard.

offside front wiper blade rubber split at ends.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 64,403 miles

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

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

o/s/f seat belt slow to retracked

Pass 11 Mar 2010 58,894 miles

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

slight imbalance to front brakes

Fail 6 Mar 2010 58,770 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

slight imbalance to front brakes

Fail 26 Feb 2009 52,637 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 52,637 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 44,182 miles

o/s and n/s front pads getting near limits

Pass 13 Jan 2007 30,513 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 17,320 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 ENJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GX51 ENJ, 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 ENJ registered?

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

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