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AA51 NEV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

101,735 mi
Last recorded101,735 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA51 NEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 101,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2016 101,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 96,011 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 95,977 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 91,288 miles

headlights deteriorated

o/s/f brake pipe greased

o/s/r coil spring corroded

rear brake pipes greased

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2014 91,272 miles

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

headlights deteriorated

o/s/f brake pipe greased

o/s/r coil spring corroded

rear brake pipes greased

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2013 86,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 86,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 80,517 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2012 80,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2011 77,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 76,862 miles

engine smokey on idle

Fail 15 Mar 2010 76,862 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine smokey on idle

Pass 16 Mar 2009 65,383 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Fail 16 Mar 2009 65,383 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Mar 2008 55,976 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 47,507 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 38,586 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Mar 2006 38,586 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AA51 NEV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AA51 NEV, 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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AA51 NEV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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