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AF51 UFB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,346 mi
Last recorded129,346 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 UFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 129,346 miles

Oil leak

play in front top shock mounts when vehicle is jacked up

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 129,346 miles

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

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

Oil leak

play in front top shock mounts when vehicle is jacked up

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 110,414 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r hand brake effort slightly low

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in both front top shock mounts

Pass 9 Apr 2013 93,699 miles

Oil leak

slight play in both front top shock mounts

Pass 19 Apr 2012 80,671 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 80,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 72,651 miles

coolant leaking from bottom corner of radiator

front tyres are starting to wear low

oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2011 72,646 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coolant leaking from bottom corner of radiator

front tyres are starting to wear low

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 64,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 56,965 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 48,443 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 40,402 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 38,061 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 31,222 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 UFB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF51 UFB, 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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AF51 UFB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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