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731 VEV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

194,717 mi
Last recorded194,717 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration731 VEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 194,717 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 194,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 184,287 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 184,287 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 174,766 miles

engine appears noisy

headlamp lenses are misted creating poor beam quality and only just met requirement

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2016 166,134 miles

eml light on

Pass 22 Jun 2015 158,201 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 158,194 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Engine light on

Pass 19 Jun 2014 145,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 132,838 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 121,850 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 121,842 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 111,912 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 103,215 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 77,714 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 35,105 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 41,790 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 30,842 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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731 VEV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 731 VEV, 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 731 VEV registered?

731 VEV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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