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AK51 ROU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

209,281 mi
Last recorded209,281 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 ROU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2017 209,281 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear axle mounts (2.4.G.2)

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length both (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear (2.4.G.1)

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches slightly corroded

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 200,408 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

all metal brake pipes have been undersealed

Pass 24 Jul 2015 194,530 miles

nearside front and offside rear 225/45/17 tyres worn close to limits

rear exhaust box brackets deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2015 194,509 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front and offside rear 225/45/17 tyres worn close to limits

Pass 8 May 2014 183,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake pipes andnearside front corroded

ignition lock faulty

nearside outer rear tyre with slight damage

rear exhaust box brackets deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2014 183,135 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres worn close to limit centre fronts on 1,6mm

front and rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust box mount brocken/deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2013 167,415 miles

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

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

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

both beam images require attention soon

chip in windscreen

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front metal brake pipe has been greased

offside front wheel slightly damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2013 167,146 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both beam patterns require attention soon

front number plate slighty damaged

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Apr 2012 139,271 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 139,271 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 123,010 miles

o/f side front worn from inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2011 123,010 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/f side front worn from inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2010 112,996 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 112,995 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 105,288 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 105,288 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 91,989 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

sump corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2007 74,613 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 74,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 54,361 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ROU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ROU, 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 ROU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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