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AO51 VYA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,559 mi
Last recorded88,559 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2010 88,559 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight blow from area of front exhaust section

Pass 17 Oct 2009 83,433 miles

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

Oil leak

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

engine light on

the n/s/f brake pipe is corroded close to the limit

Pass 17 Oct 2008 73,989 miles

EM light on

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

Oil leak

the exhaust tailpipe is corroeded at the flange

the n/s/f brake pipe is corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2007 66,908 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 60,348 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracks in the tread

the baffles are loose in the exhaust rear box

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 VYA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VYA, 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 VYA registered?

AO51 VYA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AO51 VYA safe to buy?

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