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AO51 TGE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

100,529 mi
Last recorded100,529 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 TGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 100,529 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 99,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 99,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 98,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 96,680 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 94,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 92,317 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 89,330 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 86,279 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 82,019 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 82,014 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 77,261 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 71,932 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 71,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 67,266 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 62,777 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 58,411 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,118 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,079 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,162 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 42,337 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 38,888 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 35,958 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 TGE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 TGE, 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 AO51 TGE registered?

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

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