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AK51 LGU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,080 mi
Last recorded100,080 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 LGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 100,080 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 100,080 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 95,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield partly insecure

sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2012 92,730 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 92,730 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 90,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 90,718 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 83,475 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 76,006 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cut inner sidewall not through to cords

Pass 1 Sep 2008 70,149 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 59,221 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 47,215 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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AK51 LGU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK51 LGU, 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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AK51 LGU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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