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AV51 FEU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

216,323 mi
Last recorded216,323 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 216,323 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 209,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2013 209,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 205,294 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

wipers do not park automatically

Fail 18 Oct 2012 205,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

wipers do not park automatically

Pass 22 Oct 2011 198,644 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

wipers are not parking automatically

Fail 22 Oct 2011 198,644 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

wipers are not parking automatically

Pass 21 Oct 2010 192,198 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

wipers are not parking correctly.

Fail 20 Oct 2010 192,198 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

wipers are not parking correctly.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 187,994 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front registration plate damaged.

front wiper blades do not automatically park

fuel injector ares show fluid contamination.

near side front door mirror glass shows damage.

near side front headlamp aim just within tolerance.

off and near side front headlamps beam image weak.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 21 Oct 2009 187,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front registration plate damaged.

front wiper blades do not automatically park

fuel injector ares show fluid contamination.

near side front door mirror glass shows damage.

off and near side front headlamps beam image weak.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 181,292 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

engine undertray fitted

front registration plate shows damage/deterioration

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Fail 26 Sep 2008 181,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs show corrosion and pitting

front registration plate shows damage/deterioration

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 24 Sep 2007 169,325 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 169,323 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 147,803 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 124,912 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING. †BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN ON ONE SIDE.

Fail 27 Sep 2005 124,912 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING. †BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN ON ONE SIDE.

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 FEU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 FEU, 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 FEU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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