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AO51 AFX

2001 Auto-trail Motorhome

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,582 mi
Last recorded72,582 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Auto-trail Motorhome42,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 AFX
MakeAuto-trail
ModelMotorhome
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 72,582 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 72,582 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 70,789 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 70,789 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 68,550 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 65,657 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 64,076 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 64,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2020 62,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 62,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 58,471 miles

Central Rear Valance loose but not likely to fall off

Front Sub-frame corroded

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Rear of steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 58,464 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear exhaust silancer mounting rubbers deteriorating

Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded of steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 52,233 miles

Front exhaust rubber mounting missing

Front windsceen removed sat nav

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear lower panel insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2017 52,225 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front exhaust rubber mounting missing

Front windsceen removed sat nav

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear lower panel insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2016 49,572 miles

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 45,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bulbs not working in upper brake light

front exhaust rubber missing

Pass 21 Feb 2014 42,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 39,215 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 39,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 35,732 miles

wiper blades split

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bulbs not working in upper brake light

centre exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 28 Jan 2011 35,714 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 35,714 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 33,541 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre outside edge worn

Pass 14 Aug 2008 32,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2008 32,062 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 May 2007 28,766 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 28,766 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 24,604 miles

How Reliable is the Auto-trail Motorhome?

Based on 4,761 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
1,713
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
brake binding 48
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 27
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AO51 AFX is a 2001 Auto-trail Motorhome in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Auto-trail Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 42,785 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 Auto-trail Motorhome fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO51 AFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Auto-trail Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Auto-trail Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO51 AFX registered?

AO51 AFX is a 2001 Auto-trail Motorhome, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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