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AO51 WFN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,561 mi
Last recorded122,561 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 WFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 122,561 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both offside rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear sills corroded

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted, unable to check fully

some brake pipes are greased

Pass 14 Nov 2016 115,538 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 111,808 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy but not rough when rotated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

oil leak(s)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 111,808 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy but not rough when rotated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

oil leak(s)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 109,846 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nsr tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Nov 2013 106,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rusted

o/s n/s head light lens dull

Fail 12 Nov 2013 106,238 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rusted

o/s n/s head light lens dull

Pass 15 Aug 2012 100,762 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rusted

Pass 2 Aug 2011 97,152 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 97,152 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 88,232 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 88,232 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Engine management light on

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

Screen washers out of adjustment

Pass 25 Sep 2008 72,725 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 63,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2006 54,091 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 43,519 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 WFN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WFN, 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 WFN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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