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AF51 XPS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,282 mi
Last recorded126,282 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 XPS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 126,282 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

2. Head lamp beam patterns poor. 3. Both front tyres wearing low on edges.

4. Slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 4 Jan 2017 126,005 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

2. Head lamp beam patterns poor. 3. Both front tyres wearing low on edges.

4. Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 110,029 miles

1. Front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

2. Slight exhaust blow at centre joint.

3. Slight damage to front number plate. 4. Front brakes slightly tight.

5. Unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers.

Fail 5 Jan 2016 109,998 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported both mountings broken (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1. Front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

2. Slight exhaust blow at centre joint.

3. Slight damage to front number plate. 4. Front brakes slightly tight.

5. Unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 90,344 miles

as per failure

Fail 14 Jan 2015 90,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage to o/s door mirror glass

both front to rear steel brake pipes becomung corroded

n/s and o/s front and rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

no oil on dip stick

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Jul 2013 88,449 miles

1/ slight damage to o/s door mirror glass 2/ unalber to cheak outer sills due to sill covers 3/ damage to front number plate

Pass 25 Jul 2012 85,042 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 84,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 81,470 miles

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front registration plate has some damage

rear exhaust box joint deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2011 81,470 miles

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

front registration plate has some damage

rear exhaust box joint deteriorating

Pass 26 Jul 2010 77,010 miles

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

drivers wing mirror slightly cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2009 71,720 miles

1.exhaust rear box corroded 2.front brake discs pitted 3. rear tyres wearing low and starting to perish.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 66,761 miles

rear exhaust silencer becoming weak due to corrosion.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 59,699 miles

front brake pads becoming worn † †rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2006 51,396 miles

rear exhaust silencer becoming weak to corrosion †

Pass 25 Jul 2005 45,441 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 XPS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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