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AO51 VZN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,868 mi
Last recorded72,868 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 72,868 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 72,868 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 65,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 63,145 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 63,144 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 61,304 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 57,572 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 57,572 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 55,244 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread low and tread starting to crack

Pass 27 Aug 2015 55,011 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 49,478 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 46,777 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 46,777 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 43,615 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 43,615 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 40,815 miles

Brake pedal went solid at one point during test

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 36,040 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 36,040 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,872 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,826 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,733 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,733 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,786 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 VZN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VZN, 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 VZN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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