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AF51 WKU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,448 mi
Last recorded54,448 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 WKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 54,448 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 50,100 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 48,614 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 48,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 46,980 miles

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

parking brake 17%

Fail 8 Mar 2017 46,970 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

parking brake 17%

Pass 30 Mar 2016 45,629 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 45,625 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 44,000 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 41,586 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 41,549 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 39,279 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 39,271 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 37,184 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 37,154 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,620 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 33,572 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,139 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 31,130 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 28,482 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 25,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 25,528 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 WKU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AF51 WKU, 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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What year was AF51 WKU registered?

AF51 WKU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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