MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
283,886 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Offside Rear seat back insecure
coolant warning light on
vehicle malfunction light on
wipers not always parking off screen
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
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)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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