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A12 VOL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

283,886 mi
Last recorded283,886 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 VOL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 283,886 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 283,886 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

coolant warning light on

Pass 21 Aug 2018 283,305 miles

Offside Rear seat back insecure

coolant warning light on

vehicle malfunction light on

wipers not always parking off screen

Fail 17 Aug 2018 283,305 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear seat back insecure

coolant warning light on

vehicle malfunction light on

wipers not always parking off screen

Pass 12 Dec 2016 282,695 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 282,693 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 282,279 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 282,279 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 278,417 miles

corrosion around nearside rear coil spring mounting, not considered excessive

drivers door check strap broken

exhaust backbox has a minor leak of gases

front bumper loose

front wiper blades worn, nearside split

fuel tank damp

intercooler insecure

nearside front and offside rear wheels have a slightly distorted rim

nearside mirror backing missing

nearside mirror glass cracked, but not affecting the view to rear

nearside rear light unit loose

offside headlight loose

offside rear shocker has a slight misting of oil

oil leak

rear brakes noisy

rear tyres on wear markers and worn on inner edges

slight play felt at steering wheel

steering column cowling missing

Fail 30 Oct 2014 278,126 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

corrosion around nearside rear coil spring mounting, not considered excessive

drivers door check strap broken

exhaust backbox has a minor leak of gases

front bumper loose

front wiper blades worn, nearside split

fuel tank damp

intercooler insecure

nearside front and offside rear wheels have a slightly distorted rim

nearside mirror backing missing

nearside mirror glass cracked, but not affecting the view to rear

nearside rear light unit loose

offside headlight loose

offside rear shocker has a slight misting of oil

oil leak

rear brakes noisy

rear tyres on wear markers and worn on inner edges

slight play felt at steering wheel

steering column cowling missing

Pass 19 Nov 2013 259,108 miles

Oil leak

air-con gas leaking

exhaust backbox corroded

front wipers dont park themselves correctly

fuel tank damp, no visible leak evident

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front door check strap unservicable

rear doors wont open from inside

turbo intercooler insecure and rubbing against air-con radiator

Fail 15 Nov 2013 259,029 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

air-con gas leaking

exhaust backbox corroded

front wipers dont park themselves correctly

fuel tank damp, no visible leak evident

offside front door check strap unservicable

rear doors wont open from inside

turbo intercooler insecure and rubbing against air-con radiator

Pass 29 Oct 2012 242,914 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fascia insecure

rear brakes noisy

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

rear exhaust joint corroded

steering rack damp and bushes worn

wipers not parking

Fail 29 Oct 2012 242,914 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fascia insecure

rear brakes noisy

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

rear exhaust joint corroded

steering rack damp and bushes worn

wipers not parking

Pass 28 Nov 2011 231,405 miles

engine oil leak evident (sump)

o/s mirror back missing

o/s/f check strap loose

rear exhaust heat shield unsecure

slight gearbox oil leak evident

slight movement in front strut mounts

slight play in steering arms

wipers noisy

Fail 17 Nov 2011 231,405 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

body damage to front

engine oil leak evident (sump)

o/s mirror back missing

o/s/f check strap loose

o/s/r tyre very low

rear exhaust heat shield unsecure

slight gearbox oil leak evident

slight movement in front strut mounts

slight play in steering arms

wipers noisy

Pass 29 Jul 2010 205,033 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 205,033 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 192,416 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 192,416 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 179,721 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 151,646 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 151,646 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 122,750 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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A12 VOL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 A12 VOL, 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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A12 VOL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 November 2001.

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