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AO51 WCU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,078 mi
Last recorded109,078 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 109,078 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 109,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 104,417 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside wing mirror glass broken.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 104,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

nearside wing mirror glass broken.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 98,695 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 98,695 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 81,030 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 81,030 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 76,442 miles

ns + os front top shock mounts slight play †ns + os rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Oct 2005 64,363 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 64,363 miles

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

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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 WCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WCU, 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 WCU registered?

AO51 WCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is AO51 WCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 WCU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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