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AV51 FFB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,085 mi
Last recorded73,085 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 73,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front engine mount slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2014 68,527 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

all front to rear brake pipes heavily greased ,unable to inspect fully

front and rear bumpers damaged

rear axle bushs deteriorated

rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

rear tyres lightly perished

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,815 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

all rear brake pipes heavily greased .unable to inspect fully

light perishing on n/s rear tyre

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 62,482 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 60,899 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 60,899 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 52,668 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 47,016 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 47,016 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 39,329 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 32,294 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 32,294 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 27,740 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 22,726 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 22,726 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AV51 FFB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FFB, 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 FFB registered?

AV51 FFB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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