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AK51 MFV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,156 mi
Last recorded101,156 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 MFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 101,156 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 98,274 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 96,114 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 93,467 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 90,684 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 87,591 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 83,723 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 76,746 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 69,607 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 61,931 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 55,197 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 47,967 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 42,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 38,552 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 38,548 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 33,071 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 28,965 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2009 24,814 miles

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

slight play in offside steer arm

Fail 8 Nov 2009 24,814 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in offside steer arm

Pass 13 Nov 2008 21,716 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2008 21,711 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 19,910 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 17,374 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 MFV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MFV, 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 MFV registered?

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

Is AK51 MFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 MFV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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