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AO51 TLX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,439 mi
Last recorded101,439 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 101,439 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2019 97,886 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 97,882 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 93,867 miles

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 85,424 miles

advised underside front suspension bed rusty

Fail 28 Jun 2017 85,424 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dipped beam (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advised underside front suspension bed rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2016 81,553 miles

advised alt belt carcking

advised sill cover fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2016 81,552 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect not working (1.8.A.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

advised alt belt carcking

advised sill cover fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 79,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front and rear subframes rusty

Fail 19 Jun 2015 79,608 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear subframes rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2014 77,810 miles

advised discs rusty

advised engine rattel

advised rusty underside

advised sill cover fitted

advised viration on foot brake

Fail 18 Jun 2014 77,810 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advised discs rusty

advised engine rattel

advised rusty underside

advised sill cover fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2013 75,921 miles

Exhaust flange from centre pipe to rear box is very corroded

Exhaust rear box outer skin is corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe (from flexi hose to caliper) corroded

Offside rear brake pipe (from bias valve) is slightly corroded

Sill covers fitted not allowing a full examination of outer sills

Slight oil leak from offside front lower corner of engine

Fail 11 Jun 2013 75,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant expansion tank overfull

Exhaust flange from centre pipe to rear box is very corroded

Exhaust rear box outer skin is corroded

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

Nearside front tyre has major cracking of the tread running along the outer edge

Nearside rear brake pipe (from flexi hose to caliper) corroded

Offside rear brake pipe (from bias valve) is slightly corroded

Sill covers fitted not allowing a full examination of outer sills

Slight oil leak from offside front lower corner of engine

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,168 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2011 73,583 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 73,583 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 72,803 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear inside tyre wall slightly perished

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside rear inside tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 14 Aug 2008 66,906 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 61,676 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 56,546 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 TLX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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