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AO51 TEV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

54,887 mi
Last recorded54,887 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 TEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 54,887 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 54,205 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 54,200 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2023 53,164 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 52,105 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 52,105 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 49,480 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 48,192 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 46,730 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 46,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 45,186 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 43,769 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 43,769 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 42,014 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 40,314 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 39,125 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 39,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 37,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 34,676 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,683 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 30,681 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 26,519 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 21,408 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 18,176 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 13,505 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 13,505 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 11,533 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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AO51 TEV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AO51 TEV, 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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AO51 TEV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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