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AV51 ETU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,147 mi
Last recorded148,147 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 148,147 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 138,395 miles

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

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

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

nsr tyre wearing un-evenly

oil leak

osr tyre outer wall deteriorating

Fail 9 May 2016 138,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nsr tyre wearing un-evenly

oil leak

osr tyre outer wall deteriorating

Pass 11 May 2015 131,350 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Lower Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

lower engine stabilizer bush deteriorated

oil leak is present

osf wing mirror casing cracked

osr lower structure slightly corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated

service light displayed

Pass 13 May 2014 123,760 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 121,313 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 115,787 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 110,525 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 104,857 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 104,851 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 98,574 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 97,801 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 91,759 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 91,759 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 89,277 miles

Both front side lights dim but working

Both front tyres worn low

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight bind to offside front brake

Pass 12 May 2006 89,277 miles

Both front side lights dim but working

Both front tyres worn low

Slight bind to offside front brake

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 ETU 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 ETU, 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 ETU registered?

AV51 ETU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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