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AF51 UPK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

135,241 mi
Last recorded135,241 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 UPK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 135,241 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear inner sills covered in underseal

front subframe corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2024 134,877 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 134,189 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 133,559 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 132,932 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces have slight corrosion around edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r wearing close to legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 131,845 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back plate in very poor condition (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back plate in very poor condition (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 130,383 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underside at front ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sill back plates corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer skirt covers fitted obscuring full inspection of outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing low also perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant light on - level ok

exhaust corroded - slight blow centre silencer

Pass 27 Sep 2018 128,296 miles

Coolant level light on

Both sides outer sill backplates rusting

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded At front ()

Unable to fully inspect both sides outer sills as covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2017 126,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back plate (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 124,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 112,116 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 119,569 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 116,227 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 112,731 miles

both front brake discs inner faces corroded

both front wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2012 112,594 miles

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

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

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

both brake pipes to rear caliper brake hoses surface corrosion

both front brake discs inner faces corroded

both front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2011 107,154 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 100,789 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 90,232 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 81,481 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front 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)

both rear tyres feathering

Fail 8 Aug 2008 81,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres feathering

Pass 20 Aug 2007 68,117 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 57,661 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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AF51 UPK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AF51 UPK, 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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AF51 UPK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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