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AB51 LAB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,057 mi
Last recorded109,057 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB51 LAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 109,057 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 109,054 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 103,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 99,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 99,052 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint centre & rear parts blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2017

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 89,155 miles

rear exhaust box and join corroded not leaking gases

Fail 23 Sep 2016 89,155 miles

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

rear exhaust box and join corroded not leaking gases

Pass 24 Aug 2015 85,343 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear box corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2015 85,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear discs lipped

nsf tyre low tread-3mm

oil leak from sump area

osf tyre low tread-3.5mm

rear box badly deteriorated

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 12 Sep 2014 75,363 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

drivers air bag casing slightly damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2013 65,557 miles

bumper loose at nsf corner

front discs lipped

Fail 9 Sep 2013 65,557 miles

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

bumper loose at nsf corner

front discs lipped

Pass 4 Oct 2012 58,675 miles

rear box deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2011 57,466 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 56,060 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 36,255 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,310 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 26,310 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 17,724 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 13,841 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 11,819 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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AB51 LAB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AB51 LAB, 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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AB51 LAB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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The MOT history for AB51 LAB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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