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AE51 VJL

2001 Opel Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,153 mi
Last recorded156,153 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VJL
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 156,153 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 7 Sep 2018 150,872 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 150,872 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 146,798 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT CUT ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

Fail 12 Sep 2017 146,798 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort NOT WORKING (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort NOT WORKING (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened BROKEN (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE SHORT CABLE COULD DO WITH CHANGING

SLIGHT CUT ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

Pass 5 Aug 2016 143,332 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION ON JOIN TO BACK SILENCER CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER SLIGHT BLOW AND OUTER SHIELD BREAKING OFF

Pass 24 Aug 2015 133,678 miles

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE FROM FLEX TO BACKPLATE CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SHIELD BREAKING OFF BUT NOT BLOWING

Fail 21 Aug 2015 133,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE FROM FLEX TO BACKPLATE CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SHIELD BREAKING OFF BUT NOT BLOWING

Pass 30 Sep 2014 126,193 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER ON JOIN PIPE TO CENTRE CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SHIELD BREAKING OFF

Pass 1 Oct 2013 116,523 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 116,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 108,135 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SHIELD BREAKING OFF BUT NOT BLOWING

Pass 16 Sep 2011 98,290 miles

brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2010 91,352 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER TATTY OUTER SHIELD BREAKING OFF BUT NOT BLOWING

Fail 9 Sep 2009 80,075 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 80,075 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 68,210 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 59,179 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 43,851 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Astra?

Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,737
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,212
position lamp(s) not working 748
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 621
Stop lamp not working 589
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AE51 VJL is a 2001 Opel Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2001 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 86,031 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,737 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE51 VJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 VJL registered?

AE51 VJL is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is AE51 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 VJL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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