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AF51 XRW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,074 mi
Last recorded120,074 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 120,074 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2011 112,832 miles

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front tyres bald and very low on inner edges

brake pips corroding

load sensing valve stiff

Fail 26 Aug 2011 112,832 miles

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front tyres bald and very low on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

brake pips corroding

load sensing valve stiff

Pass 2 Aug 2010 104,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 97,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 97,000 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 83,821 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 71,690 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 58,089 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 45,320 miles

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

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

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 XRW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XRW, 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 XRW registered?

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

Is AF51 XRW safe to buy?

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