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AK51 MFU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,690 mi
Last recorded132,690 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 132,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four brake pads getting low

both rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2011 114,150 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 114,150 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 105,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 102,063 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 99,082 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 87,069 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 MFU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MFU, 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 AK51 MFU registered?

AK51 MFU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is AK51 MFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 MFU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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