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AV51 FET

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,117 mi
Last recorded128,117 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 FET
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 128,117 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 119,232 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 110,805 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 104,011 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn low

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 24 Nov 2010 96,583 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 96,517 miles

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

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 23 Nov 2009 91,260 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 91,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

heavy corrosion to both front metal brake pipe

Pass 20 Nov 2008 86,589 miles

damp under fuel tank possible leak

nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

small chips in windscreen

Fail 20 Nov 2008 86,589 miles

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

damp under fuel tank possible leak

nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

small chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2007 81,557 miles

Nearside Front 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 2 Feb 2007 75,833 miles

rear silencer flange badly corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 70,136 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 65,895 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 FET is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV51 FET registered?

AV51 FET is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is AV51 FET safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 FET shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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