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GX51 UZL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,852 mi
Last recorded153,852 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 UZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 153,852 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 146,087 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 139,236 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 132,607 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 132,607 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 125,731 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 125,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 119,780 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 119,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 112,619 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 112,619 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 107,657 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 UZL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UZL, 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 UZL registered?

GX51 UZL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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The MOT history for GX51 UZL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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