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AK51 UOW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,462 mi
Last recorded83,462 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 UOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 83,462 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread worn uneven

Fail 9 Jun 2010 83,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre tread worn uneven

Pass 8 Jun 2009 77,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 77,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 70,898 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 61,464 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 52,117 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2006 52,117 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 UOW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 UOW, 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 UOW registered?

AK51 UOW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AK51 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 UOW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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