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AK51 UPY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,107 mi
Last recorded82,107 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 UPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 82,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 69,557 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 68,553 miles

Slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 9 Dec 2022 68,445 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 68,353 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 68,215 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2020 68,215 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2019 68,046 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hoses corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 68,046 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hoses corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 67,859 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 67,859 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S AND O/S BRAKE PIPES TO CYL CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BACKBOX BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s headlamp wrong beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail O/S FRONT FLEXI (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 67,595 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 66,463 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 63,592 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 63,592 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 59,938 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 59,933 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 58,494 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 56,968 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 56,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 55,347 miles

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

slight play in nearside front track arm

Pass 15 Dec 2010 53,805 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 52,195 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 52,189 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 47,912 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 47,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 43,191 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 38,341 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 UPY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UPY, 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 UPY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is AK51 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 UPY shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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