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AO51 TRV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,213 mi
Last recorded146,213 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 TRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 146,213 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 140,222 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 131,252 miles

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

Oil leak

offside wing mirror cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2010 113,786 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2010 113,786 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 99,970 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 99,967 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2007 78,414 miles

n/s wing mirror damage

Fail 17 Dec 2007 78,414 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s wing mirror damage

Pass 22 Aug 2007 108,035 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 108,035 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

O/S Mirror cover missing

Pass 6 Jan 2006 68,447 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 68,447 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TRV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TRV, 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

How do I check the history of AO51 TRV?

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What year was AO51 TRV registered?

AO51 TRV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is AO51 TRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 TRV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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