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AV51 EZW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,529 mi
Last recorded150,529 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 EZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 150,529 miles

Corrosion starting at rear sub frame mounts.

Front number plate blemished.

Headlining starting to drop.

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link.

Fail 31 May 2017 150,529 miles

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

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

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

Front number plate blemished.

Headlining starting to drop.

Corrosion starting at rear sub frame mounts.

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

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 145,511 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Jun 2016 145,412 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust (back box) one rubber hanger missing

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jun 2015 138,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel tank cover tray corroded

plastic sill covers fitted access restricted

Fail 27 May 2015 138,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel tank cover tray corroded

plastic sill covers fitted access restricted

Pass 28 May 2014 127,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 May 2014

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 121,404 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded and rear silencer mounting corroded off and is exhaust still supported

Pass 22 Nov 2012 116,488 miles

EXHAUST WEAK/CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 104,090 miles

N/S/R TYRE TREAD SLIGHTLY DISTORTED

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 90,780 miles

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

N/S /R BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 76,620 miles

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

TREAD DISTORTED SLIGHTLY O/S/R TYRE

Pass 20 Nov 2008 61,747 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 47,876 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 35,273 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 23,391 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 EZW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EZW, 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 EZW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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