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J7 GCD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,499 mi
Last recorded112,499 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 GCD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 112,499 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 109,050 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

fuel tank corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2010 103,440 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both rear shock outer casing slight corroded

fuel tank cover corroded

near side front disc slight worn out and corroded and slight pitted

off side front brake discs slight worn out

Fail 26 Jun 2010 103,430 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both rear shock outer casing slight corroded

near side front disc slight worn out and corroded and slight pitted

off side front brake discs slight worn out

Pass 26 Jun 2009 96,686 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake hose pipes furrel slight corroded

coolant level low

engine oil level slight low

near side rear tyre slight tread area slight perished

Fail 25 Jun 2009 96,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front brake hose pipes furrel slight corroded

coolant level low

engine oil level slight low

near side rear tyre slight tread area slight perished

Pass 27 Jun 2008 81,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Fail 21 Jun 2008 81,459 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 70,446 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 69,432 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 59,342 miles

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

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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J7 GCD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 J7 GCD, 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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J7 GCD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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