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AV51 EVU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,725 mi
Last recorded99,725 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 99,725 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 90,916 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 90,916 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 83,665 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 75,540 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 149,514 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2010 133,846 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 133,824 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 118,670 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 112,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Aug 2007 37,713 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 97,713 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 84,859 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 84,859 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 EVU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EVU, 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 EVU registered?

AV51 EVU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AV51 EVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 EVU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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