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AV51 BYK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,593 mi
Last recorded114,593 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 BYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 114,593 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 107,356 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f,o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 21 Jul 2014 107,345 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

n/s/f,o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 100,820 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 100,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 95,567 miles

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

both front to rear load sensor brake pipes slightly corroded

odometer reading not illuminated

sill covers fitted to nearside and offside

Fail 5 Sep 2012 95,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front to rear load sensor brake pipes slightly corroded

odometer reading not illuminated

sill covers fitted to nearside and offside

Pass 7 Sep 2011 87,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front to rear load sensor brake pipes slightly corroded

center exhaust mounting defective

nearside and offside rear tyres have slight radial cracking

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

sill covers fitted to nearside and offside

Pass 8 Sep 2010 78,993 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s and o/s rear tyres have slight radial cracking

n/s front headlamp aim pattern not fully clear

n/s front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

n/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded (load sensor to frlexible brake hose)

sill covers fitted to n/s and o/s

Pass 2 Sep 2009 70,418 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 70,414 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 61,105 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 50,541 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 40,473 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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AV51 BYK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV51 BYK, 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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AV51 BYK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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