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AK51 LJL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,120 mi
Last recorded109,120 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 LJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 109,120 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres are worn on edges

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 102,081 miles

Rear tyres on legal limit, cracking and bald on inner edges

Slight exhaust blow

Steering rack damp

Fail 25 Mar 2015 102,081 miles

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

Rear tyres on legal limit, cracking and bald on inner edges

Slight exhaust blow

Steering rack damp

Pass 18 Mar 2014 99,700 miles

All coil springs corroded

All tyres seem low on pressures

Brake discs corroded

Brake pipes corroding

Rear tyres bald on edges and cracked/perished

Various minor oil leaks

Fail 18 Mar 2014 99,700 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All coil springs corroded

All tyres seem low on pressures

Brake discs corroded

Brake pipes corroding

Rear tyres bald on edges and cracked/perished

Various minor oil leaks

Pass 26 Mar 2013 96,278 miles

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroded

Brake pipes corroding

Rear tyres cracked, perished and low on tread

Slight weep from n/s power steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2012 92,786 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

Rear tyres low on edges

brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2012 92,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust heavily corroded

Front tyres very low on edges

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 86,569 miles

All tyres low on pressure

Brake pipes corroding

Power steering leak

Rear tyres cracked, getting low and worn uneven

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2009 83,983 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 81,440 miles

brake pipes corroded

rear tyres cracked

Fail 16 Sep 2008 81,440 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroded

rear tyres cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2007 76,451 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 70,606 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STEPPING ON INNER EDGES.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SMALL CUTS IN BOTH FRONT TYRE OUTER WALLS.

Pass 23 Sep 2005 63,372 miles

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

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 LJL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LJL, 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 LJL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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