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AF51 OHZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,753 mi
Last recorded147,753 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 147,753 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 147,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 136,595 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 136,595 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 126,183 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 126,183 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 111,066 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 88,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 88,989 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 78,480 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 67,777 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 67,777 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2006 58,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 58,041 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AF51 OHZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AF51 OHZ, 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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What year was AF51 OHZ registered?

AF51 OHZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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