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AV51 EYK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,589 mi
Last recorded107,589 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 EYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 107,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 105,249 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Heavy underside surface corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 105,248 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Heavy underside surface corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 101,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front both headlight beam images weak (kick up)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyrer cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 101,808 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn both front top mounts have excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight inop (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front both headlight beam images weak (kick up)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyrer cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 98,334 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 98,333 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 95,558 miles

front discs badly lipped

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak from sump area

osr coil spring badly corroded

rear reg plate deteriorated

wipers poor in operation

Fail 1 Sep 2016 95,538 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box loose and blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lens badly deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lens badly deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

front discs badly lipped

middle box insecure and blowing at flange

ns and os headlamp lenses deteriorated

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak from sump area

osr coil spring badly corroded

rear reg plate deteriorated

wipers poor in operation

Pass 20 Aug 2015 92,153 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 92,153 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 89,838 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 87,226 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 83,695 miles

corrosion in the area of the front subframe rearward mountings

front brake pipes corroded - both sides - in the same area as the corroded subframe mounts

offside front brake hose metal ferrule corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 81,456 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 78,950 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut in inner side wall offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2009 76,947 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 75,001 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 72,738 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 72,738 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 70,338 miles

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

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 EYK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EYK, 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 EYK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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