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AO51 WEK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,789 mi
Last recorded133,789 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 WEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 133,789 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush uppers both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower outer arches corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2018 128,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges perishing + nails in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016

front tyres cut up on inside edge

rear tyres cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2015 108,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust silencer rubber mount missing

Pass 11 Aug 2014 105,233 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 101,628 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 101,532 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 94,718 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded heaverly on surfaces

Fail 13 Aug 2012 94,631 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded heaverly on surfaces

Pass 17 Aug 2011 84,773 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2011 84,773 miles

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 78,800 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 78,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 71,563 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 63,128 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 63,128 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 54,606 miles

ADVISE ALL TYRES ARE SLIGHTLY WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Fail 24 Aug 2007 54,606 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

ADVISE ALL TYRES ARE WEARING SLIGHTLY ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 25 Aug 2006 45,620 miles

Front bumper insecure

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AO51 WEK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WEK, 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 WEK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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