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AV51 ERX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,506 mi
Last recorded143,506 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2017 143,506 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o\s & n\s sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 140,021 miles

rear registration plate slight detiorated slight seepage of fuel from pipe

Fail 1 Oct 2016 140,125 miles

Fuel system component leaking at rear of engine around pump area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens smashed taped up (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexi inside inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both headlights beam output dull

exhaust corroded and blowing

front pads low discs worn

n/s/r tyre low

oil leak

slight play in wishbone bushes

Pass 8 Sep 2015 137,220 miles

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

front headlamps lenses dull

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 133,043 miles

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

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

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

head lights fogged up

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 130,869 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 129,497 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 126,224 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 126,224 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 123,267 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 116,936 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 107,197 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 94,081 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 ERX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ERX, 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 ERX registered?

AV51 ERX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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