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AF51 VUA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,997 mi
Last recorded153,997 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2019 153,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tunnel, front strut assembly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tunnel, front strut assembly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front, front to rear and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 144,975 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 138,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 138,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 132,128 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 126,209 miles

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

exhaust system slightly corroded/deteriated

Pass 20 Aug 2014 122,869 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 122,869 miles

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

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

brake pipes and exhaust corroded.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 116,458 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 108,748 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 96,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 84,340 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 73,626 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 61,850 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 51,283 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 41,094 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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AF51 VUA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VUA, 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 VUA registered?

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

Is AF51 VUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 VUA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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