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AK51 MHF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,237 mi
Last recorded117,237 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 MHF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 117,237 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 111,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

rear discs are worn

Pass 23 Mar 2011 98,965 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

corrosion present wehicle underside

n/s/f mirror is damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2010 90,651 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

registration plates illegal

Fail 24 Mar 2009

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

registration plates illegal

Pass 3 Nov 2007 61,569 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 54,441 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AK51 MHF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MHF, 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 MHF registered?

AK51 MHF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AK51 MHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 MHF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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