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AV51 EUK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

145,310 mi
Last recorded145,310 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 EUK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 145,310 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2018 145,301 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2017 142,748 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both requires attention soon (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion to floor panels

Fail 1 Apr 2017 142,748 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both requires attention soon (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion to floor panels

Pass 9 Feb 2016 142,712 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 142,108 miles

Nearside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 141,339 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 141,339 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 140,763 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 138,429 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 138,429 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 135,051 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 131,689 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 131,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 125,279 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 125,279 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 113,993 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 94,304 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 94,304 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 94,300 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

*very strong advise* both front tyres 2mm!!!!!!

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2005 74,830 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 74,830 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EUK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EUK, 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 EUK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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