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AO51 TVT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,226 mi
Last recorded129,226 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2019 129,226 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link dust cover perished

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both front seat belts slow to remove slack

Pass 19 Jul 2018 122,870 miles

front chassis corroded around subframe mounts.

handbrake poor feel.

movement in front suspension top mounts.

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread inner edge.

rear axle mount brackets corroded.

rear axle mount bushes perished & split.

rear brake backplates corroded.

rear shock absorbers corroded.

rear tyre valves perished.

rear tyres low tread inner edges & perished.

Pass 21 Jul 2017 117,192 miles

Both rear axle bushes started to deteriorate.

Both rear tyres started to perish.

Small chip in windscreen.

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 110,683 miles

NSF tyre is wearing on edges

stone chip in screen

Pass 20 Jul 2015 105,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Stone chip in screen

Fail 15 Jul 2015 105,226 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Stone chip in screen

Pass 15 Jul 2014 99,746 miles

chip in windscreen.

movement in both front suspension top mounts.

o/s/f tyre tread low inner edge.

rear axle mount bushes perished & seperating.

rear shock absorber bodies corroding.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 92,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 86,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 86,497 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 78,985 miles

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

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

steering rack leaking fluid from nearside gaiter

Pass 13 Jul 2010 68,506 miles

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

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

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

outer skin on rear silencer is corroded

power steering rack has a slight leak of fluid from nearside steering arm

Pass 3 Aug 2009 61,905 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,922 miles

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 9 Aug 2007 41,261 miles

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

both rear tyres started to perish

front brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Jul 2006 31,896 miles

1 small chip in windscreen. †2 slight play in o/s/f top mount.

Fail 19 Jul 2006 31,896 miles

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

1 small chip in windscreen. †2 slight play in o/s/f top mount. †

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 TVT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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