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AO51 VYY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,555 mi
Last recorded138,555 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 VYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 138,555 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 136,026 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 135,914 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced UNDER DRIVERS FEET (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 131,864 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 126,632 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 123,234 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 117,730 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 111,916 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

all brake pipes covered in grease

nearside and offside outer sill covers fitted

offside chassis corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 105,908 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 99,000 miles

nearside and offside front tyres are perished

Pass 5 Sep 2013 93,276 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 93,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 88,307 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 88,307 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 82,611 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 72,625 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 72,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 72,555 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 66,712 miles

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

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

tread lifting n/s/r

Pass 27 Aug 2008 59,917 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 54,737 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 48,708 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 VYY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VYY, 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 VYY registered?

AO51 VYY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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