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AK51 LUZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests30 (15 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,863 mi
Last recorded141,863 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 LUZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 15 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 141,863 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 141,863 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2020 136,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers smearing

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm also worn on inside edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 136,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers smearing

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm also worn on inside edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 136,011 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm also worn on inside edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour Green sidelights (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 130,361 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 130,361 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 125,404 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Fail 30 Sep 2017 125,404 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2016 120,824 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 120,824 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 116,340 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

plastic cover fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2015 116,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

plastic cover fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2014 111,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 106,734 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 106,724 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 105,566 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 99,503 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 99,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres and nearside front tyre wearing on inner edges.

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

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

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

Offside rear brake backplate deteriorated.

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

wipers do not park automaticly

Fail 11 Nov 2011 99,500 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres and nearside front tyre wearing on inner edges.

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

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

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

Offside rear brake backplate deteriorated.

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

wipers do not park automaticly

Fail 8 Nov 2010 86,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Wipers do not park on their own

Pass 8 Nov 2010 86,314 miles

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

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

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

Wipers do not park on their own

Fail 11 Nov 2009 68,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 68,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 51,980 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 51,979 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 13 Dec 2007 34,974 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 34,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 30,725 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 30,495 miles

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

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

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 LUZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AK51 LUZ, 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 LUZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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