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AF51 VVH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,015 mi
Last recorded118,015 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 VVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 118,015 miles

1.Rear wiper blade split at ends. 2.Oil leak.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn slightly.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 118,013 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

1.Rear wiper blade split at ends. 2.Oil leak.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn slightly.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 97,235 miles

1.Engine light on dash.

2.Rear wiper blade split at ends.

3,Rear brake discs worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 97,235 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1.Engine light on dash.

2.Rear wiper blade split at ends.

3,Rear brake discs worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 77,567 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 69,916 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 58,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2006 51,444 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 51,444 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 VVH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VVH, 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 VVH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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