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LE51 GMU

2001 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,118 mi
Last recorded142,118 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astravan122,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 GMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 142,118 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

both rear shocks worn

Pass 22 Sep 2017 140,574 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 137,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight play in ns inner steering arm

Pass 23 Sep 2015 132,762 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 132,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 127,966 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 127,966 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 123,032 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 118,536 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 110,680 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 110,680 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 101,834 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 101,834 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 91,203 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 80,311 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 80,311 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 68,586 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 68,586 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 58,170 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 58,170 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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LE51 GMU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LE51 GMU, 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 LE51 GMU registered?

LE51 GMU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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