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AO51 VZB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,794 mi
Last recorded111,794 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 VZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 111,794 miles

Both headlamp lenses cloudy

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 111,748 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both headlamp lenses cloudy

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 99,592 miles

slight surface corrosion on both rear areas of axle mounts

Pass 29 Jul 2016 92,307 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 85,551 miles

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

both rear suspension mounting corroding by springs

Pass 8 Sep 2014 82,049 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 77,435 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 70,462 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 60,812 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 55,637 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 55,619 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 49,089 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 43,815 miles

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

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear discs poor condition

exhaust rusted

offside front flexy metal ends rusted

steering rack damp

Fail 26 Aug 2008 43,816 miles

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

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

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

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres close to limit nearside front 1.6mm in places

both rear discs poor condition

exhaust rusted

offside front flexy metal ends rusted

steering rack damp

Pass 24 Aug 2007 38,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 35,021 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 35,021 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 VZB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 VZB, 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 VZB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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