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AM51 XLC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,304 mi
Last recorded170,304 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 XLC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 170,304 miles

CORROSION ON O/S/F SPRING X O/S/R DISC / SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT DISC

FRONT PLATE

SILL COVERS FITTED / REAR VALANCE HOLED / FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODING X MAINLINE

Pass 29 May 2015 164,386 miles

CORROSION X PITTING ON FRONT DISCS / O/S/R AXLE MOUNT CORRODING / FRONT GEAR BOX MOUNT WORN / REAR PANEL BEHIND BUMPER CORRODING X HOLED / UNDER BODY CORROSION

FRONT PLATE / HEADLIGHTS / CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE PIPES / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TOP MOUNT / SILL COVERS FITTED / O/S/R AXLE BUSH SPLITTING / REAR SPRINGS CORRODING

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 155,089 miles

wipers / slight corrosion / under tray / rear shock mounts corroding / front tyres cutting out on inner edges / o/s/f flexi hose corroding / front gear box mount

Pass 4 Apr 2013 146,499 miles

CHIP ON SCREEN / SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TOP MOUNT / N/S/R TYRE PERRISHING / SILL COVERS FITTED / REAR SPRING MOUNTS CORRODING /HOLE ON REAR INNER VALANCE

Fail 4 Apr 2013 146,499 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

CHIP ON SCREEN / SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TOP MOUNT / N/S/R TYRE PERRISHING / SILL COVERS FITTED / REAR SPRING MOUNTS CORRODING /HOLE ON REAR INNER VALANCE

Pass 11 Apr 2012 139,397 miles

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

N/S/R TYRE NAIL IN X PERRISHING

SLIGHT CORRSION ON N/S/R BRAKE PIPE

Fail 11 Apr 2012 139,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

N/S/R TYRE NAIL IN X PERRISHING

SLIGHT CORRSION ON N/S/R BRAKE PIPE

Pass 28 Mar 2011 130,272 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CUT OUT ON INNER

SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 30 Mar 2010 115,448 miles

O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

CORRSION LIP ON ALL BRAKE DISCS

REAR BOX CORRODING BUT NOT BLOWING

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TRACK ROD END

Pass 2 Apr 2009 104,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 90,313 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 90,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 75,134 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 123,069 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 101,685 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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AM51 XLC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AM51 XLC, 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

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What year was AM51 XLC registered?

AM51 XLC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is AM51 XLC safe to buy?

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