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AV51 WFW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,992 mi
Last recorded99,992 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 99,992 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill backing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake bleed nipple very corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill backing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear back panel behind bumper corroded

all suspension componants very corroded

whole underside corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2025 99,992 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor with in 30cm of seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge 205/50-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive anti freeze from cambelt area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill backing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake bleed nipple very corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill backing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear back panel behind bumper corroded

all suspension componants very corroded

engine noisey from pully side

whole underside corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2024 98,661 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

whole underside very corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2023 97,035 miles

All Suspension corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight splits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

eml light on

Fail 17 Oct 2023 97,030 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (subframe mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (subframe mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All Suspension corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight splits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

eml light on

Pass 1 Nov 2022 94,395 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat doesnt recline

Fail 14 Oct 2022 94,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat doesnt recline

eml light on

Pass 6 Oct 2021 91,889 miles

Front suspension and lower arms corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

outer sill covers fitted at time of mot test

previous welding repair covered in underseal

Fail 6 Oct 2021 91,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front suspension and lower arms corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

outer sill covers fitted at time of mot test

previous welding repair covered in underseal

Pass 2 Oct 2020 90,300 miles

headlamp len's poor (both)

Fail 30 Sep 2020 90,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp len's poor (both)

Pass 25 Oct 2019 87,422 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 87,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 82,397 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 82,397 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 76,153 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake has slight bind.

Offside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly and deteriorating.

headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Fail 25 Sep 2017 76,153 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake has slight bind.

Offside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly and deteriorating.

headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 71,378 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 71,378 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 65,408 miles

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

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 60,460 miles

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

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

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

drivers seat back will not lower down.

front discs inner faces corroded

headlamps tarnished

rear back plates corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 54,910 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 49,759 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 49,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,588 miles

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

Tread of rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 40,001 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 35,624 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 35,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 30,982 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 30,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,010 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 21,597 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 WFW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WFW, 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 WFW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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