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GX51 EOP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,863 mi
Last recorded132,863 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 EOP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2020 132,863 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre mount bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank heat shield corroded and breaking up

nearside and offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2019 127,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front top macpherson strut mounts have minor play

front bumper slightly loose

Fail 4 Jan 2019 127,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded incredibly dangerous, strongly recommend repair before vehicle is driven on the road (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded incredibly dangerous, strongly recommend repair before vehicle is driven on the road (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture nearside front and offside front (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front top macpherson strut mounts have minor play

front bumper slightly loose

Pass 4 Jan 2018 121,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded nearside and offside front (2.4.G.1)

nearside front slight wheel bearing noise

Fail 4 Jan 2018 121,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

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

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded nearside and offside front (2.4.G.1)

nearside front slight wheel bearing noise

Pass 5 Jan 2017 114,573 miles

Both OSF and NSF metal brake pipes starting too rust

Left horn push not working

Slight exhaust blow from front pip to center box joint

Pass 7 Jan 2016 108,470 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 102,718 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 102,612 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 96,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 90,058 miles

rubber exhause mount missing

Fail 10 Jan 2013 90,014 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rubber exhause mount missing

Pass 6 Jan 2012 83,383 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box rubber mount missing

Pass 6 Jan 2011 75,392 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 67,214 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 58,568 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 51,007 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 43,667 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 37,277 miles

offside front tyre tread damaged (cut)

Fail 11 Jan 2006 37,277 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

offside front tyre tread damaged (cut)

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 EOP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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