MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,709 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front head lights poor condition
front lower engine mount poor condition
front to rear brake pipes forming rust
rear brake pipes forming rust
rear exhaust box poor condition slight blow
rear to center exhaust joint wearing thin
signs of coolent leak
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front head lights poor condition
front lower engine mount poor condition
front to rear brake pipes forming rust
rear brake pipes forming rust
rear exhaust box poor condition slight blow
rear to center exhaust joint wearing thin
signs of coolent leak
rear exhaust box poor condition
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
center to rear exhaust flange poor condition (wearing thin)
head lights poor
o/s front tyre wearing inner egde
slight play o/s front inner rack joint
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
center to rear exhaust flange poor condition (wearing thin)
head lights poor
o/s front tyre wearing inner egde
rear exhaust box poor condition
slight play o/s front inner rack joint
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AV51 BYU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 AV51 BYU, 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 AV51 BYU registered?
AV51 BYU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 September 2001.
Is AV51 BYU safe to buy?
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