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AK51 LML

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,118 mi
Last recorded96,118 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 LML
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 96,118 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 95,407 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 94,326 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 94,326 miles

Offside Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 90,101 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 90,100 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 86,095 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 84,836 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 83,420 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 86,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 79,528 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 74,602 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 74,602 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,505 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 59,697 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre craked in tread

Fail 16 Feb 2012 59,697 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre craked in tread

Pass 10 Feb 2011 51,462 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 51,400 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 45,801 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 39,621 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 39,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear lenz cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2007 35,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 32,628 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 LML is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 LML, 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 LML is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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The MOT history for AK51 LML shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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