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AF51 VUR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,471 mi
Last recorded122,471 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 122,471 miles

n/s & o/s inner front brake pipes have slight corroision

nail in n/s front tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2015 122,471 miles

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

n/s & o/s inner front brake pipes have slight corroision

nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2014 108,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fluid leak from gearbox

Pass 27 Aug 2013 96,229 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 96,229 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 84,431 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 84,430 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 78,648 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 78,648 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 72,977 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 66,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 59,352 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 52,015 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 40,478 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 VUR 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 71.4%.

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 VUR, 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 VUR registered?

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

Is AF51 VUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 VUR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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