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AF51 WKV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,438 mi
Last recorded107,438 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 107,438 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 107,423 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 101,695 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2014 101,690 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both front tyres edges worn

Pass 18 Jan 2013 95,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 92,273 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 86,985 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 80,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 70,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front tyre is on legal limit and bald on inside

Pass 26 Jan 2009 70,013 miles

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

o/s front tyre is on legal limit and bald on inside

Pass 28 Jan 2008 55,043 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 42,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

keep a check on the front tyre,s they are worn on the inside

Pass 19 Jan 2007 42,156 miles

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

keep a check on the front tyre,s they are worn on the inside

Pass 6 Feb 2006 30,575 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 WKV 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 WKV, 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 WKV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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