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AO51 VZW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,163 mi
Last recorded129,163 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 129,163 miles

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

Front tyres slightly perished and cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2017 125,366 miles

corrosion to some components and rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Oct 2016 123,026 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

exhaust centre and rear boxes corrded

Fail 18 Oct 2016 123,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

coolant low

exhaust centre and rear boxes corrded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 112,039 miles

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

exhaust front pipe slightly corroded

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2015 112,039 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe slightly corroded

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2014 97,784 miles

front brake imbalance

front to rear brake pipes corroding

front tyres low on tread

head lamps deteriorating

plastic sill covers fitted

play in both front top suspension mounts

screen damage

Fail 22 Oct 2014 97,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

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

front brake imbalance

front to rear brake pipes corroding

front tyres low on tread

head lamps deteriorating

plastic sill covers fitted

play in both front top suspension mounts

screen damage

Pass 24 Oct 2013 91,109 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 85,064 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust system weak

headlights weak pattern

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2012 85,062 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust system weak

headlights weak pattern

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2011 71,134 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 56,839 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 41,594 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 36,088 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 32,013 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 27,368 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 VZW 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 VZW, 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 VZW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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