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AV51 EBD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,698 mi
Last recorded202,698 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 EBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 202,698 miles

Rear exhaust system corroding.

Rear outer sills corroding, require sill covers removing for full inspection

Rear shock absorbers damp.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 201,785 miles

All brake pipes starting to corrode.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear shock absorber cassings corroding.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 200,304 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 199,535 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 198,159 miles

Wipers dont park in down possition on 1st time switched off.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 195,628 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 181,669 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 181,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 169,106 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 169,104 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2008 156,484 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 156,483 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 145,703 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 132,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 132,004 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 108,216 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 EBD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel 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 AV51 EBD, 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 EBD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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