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X537 VRL

2001 Chevrolet Astro

White Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,083 mi
Last recorded75,083 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Chevrolet Astro74,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX537 VRL
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 75,083 miles

Front front number plate smaller than usual due to being an import

Nearside Front 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))

Rear rear number plate smaller than usual due to being an import

Pass 24 Aug 2024 68,856 miles

Front smaller registration plate fitted due to lack of space (imported vehicle)

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

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

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

Rear smaller registration plate fitted due to lack of space (imported vehicle)

Fail 19 Aug 2024 68,725 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front smaller registration plate fitted due to lack of space (imported vehicle)

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

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

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

Rear smaller registration plate fitted due to lack of space (imported vehicle)

Pass 10 Aug 2023 67,456 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 67,045 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 67,043 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 59,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 59,114 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes slightly corroded or covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Jun 2019 55,773 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 48,684 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 48,684 miles

Entrance/exit door defective in operation all doors lock themselves whilst engine running and vehicle staionary (9.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp showing red light to the front upper and lower wrong colour (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play lateral movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp showing red light to the front upper and lower bulbs wrong colour (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation side loading door not opening from the outside (9.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play lateral movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected center arm at offside ball joint (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2016 28,029 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Astro?

Based on 6,740 MOT tests across 567 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
2,155
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
567
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 266
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 169
Steering pivot point has excessive play 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 150
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 137
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X537 VRL is a 2001 Chevrolet Astro in White with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Chevrolet Astro models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 74,336 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 Chevrolet Astro fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 266 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X537 VRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was X537 VRL registered?

X537 VRL is a 2001 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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