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AF51 XRA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,712 mi
Last recorded84,712 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 84,712 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 84,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 75,594 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 75,594 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 69,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2011 65,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front Brake disc(s) wearing thin

Pass 30 Jul 2010 59,297 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 53,980 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 45,984 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front foglamps not working

Fail 31 May 2008 45,984 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front foglamps not working

Pass 8 Sep 2007 41,231 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Nov 2006 36,072 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 29,015 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 XRA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF51 XRA?

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What year was AF51 XRA registered?

AF51 XRA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is AF51 XRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 XRA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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