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227D731

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

Registration227D731
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2017

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Aug 2017

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 77,668 miles

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

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

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 23 Aug 2016 77,668 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 24 Aug 2015 75,634 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 75,634 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 73,136 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 73,136 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 70,519 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 70,519 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 67,877 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 67,877 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 64,218 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 60,375 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 56,719 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 56,719 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 52,964 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 49,236 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 45,871 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 41,870 miles

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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227D731 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 227D731, 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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227D731 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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