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AO51 WAU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,785 mi
Last recorded117,785 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 WAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 117,785 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 107,243 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle exhaust mount has perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front mACPHERSON STRUT top mount bush has free play

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 107,242 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Middle exhaust mount has perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front mACPHERSON STRUT top mount bush has free play

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 95,083 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 87,365 miles

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2017 87,365 miles

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 79,441 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 79,441 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 72,325 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 64,936 miles

sill x wheel covers fitted / slight corrosion on rear box / slight corrosion on o/s/r x n/s/f brake pipes / slight play in front top mounts

Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

center exhaust mount missing

chips in screen

rear exhaust very rusty

sill covers fitted

slight oil leak from rack

wipers slighly split

Fail 20 Sep 2012 58,965 miles

Both rear wheelbearings noisey.

Front engine mount deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre has a small cut to the tread

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2012 58,965 miles

Both rear wheelbearings noisey.

Front engine mount deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear tyre has a small cut to the tread

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,855 miles

Both front brake pipes starting to rust.

Both front to rear brake pipes starting to rust.

Engine cooling fan noisy.

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 54,855 miles

Both front brake pipes starting to rust.

Both front to rear brake pipes starting to rust.

Engine cooling fan noisy.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,450 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 46,016 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 45,954 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 40,672 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 35,188 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 30,580 miles

front brake pads getting low

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Oct 2006 30,496 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2005 25,072 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 WAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WAU, 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 WAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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