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AK51 RRZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,430 mi
Last recorded88,430 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 RRZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 88,430 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 84,008 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 83,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 72,793 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 68,441 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Fail 17 Feb 2014 68,428 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 15 Feb 2013 64,539 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 60,499 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 60,499 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 55,308 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 55,308 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 49,774 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 43,860 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,914 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall

Fail 19 Feb 2008 38,914 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

offside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 22 Feb 2007 37,192 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 3 Feb 2006 33,145 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 RRZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RRZ, 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 RRZ registered?

AK51 RRZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is AK51 RRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 RRZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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