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GJ51 OJX

2001 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

189,245 mi
Last recorded189,245 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astravan122,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 OJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 189,245 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 188,022 miles

Engine runs badly.

Exhaust corroded.

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 187,999 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine runs badly.

Exhaust corroded.

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 175,207 miles

Heavy oil leak

air bag worning lamp on

diesel fuel smell aroud fuel injector, can't see any leek's

steel wheel fitted to o/s front

worning lamp to dash

Fail 6 Jan 2012 175,203 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Heavy oil leak

air bag worning lamp on

diesel fuel smell aroud fuel injector, can't see any leek's

steel wheel fitted to o/s front

worning lamp to dash

Pass 27 Jan 2011 150,603 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 150,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in nsr tyre x 2

nsr tyre perished and going out of shape

osr tyre out of shape

rear exhaust corroded

steel wheel fitted

steel wheel fitted to osf

Pass 24 Jul 2009 132,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 132,277 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 117,767 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 117,767 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2007 95,357 miles

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2006 68,822 miles

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2006 68,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

non obligatory mirror damaged

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?

Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
7,780
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
58,240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 35,295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,913
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,092
position lamp(s) not working 17,431
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,678
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GJ51 OJX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 122,593 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 Astravan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 35,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ51 OJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astravan typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ51 OJX registered?

GJ51 OJX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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