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VA51 AOU

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,728 mi
Last recorded115,728 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 AOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 115,728 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2017 113,564 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 113,472 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 112,173 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 112,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Section of exhaust slight blow

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 101,364 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 101,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s r brake slightly binding

play in upper steering column

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2014 89,624 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 81,681 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 81,681 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 71,488 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 71,488 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2011 62,151 miles

warning lights on

Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,991 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 47,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Oct 2009 47,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 46,656 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 44,314 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 38,456 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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VA51 AOU is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 70,208 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 Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA51 AOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VA51 AOU is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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