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AK51 UTH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,144 mi
Last recorded88,144 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 88,144 miles

Coil spring corroded two rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded slightly ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexible weak at front

Pass 28 Jul 2017 87,183 miles

coil spring corroded two rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear ex weak/rusty but passable

Fail 27 Jul 2017 87,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded two rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear ex weak/rusty but passable

Pass 2 Aug 2016 85,026 miles

AT TOUR LOCAL GARAGE

Front tyres show wear on inside edges

NO PLY SHOWING AT TEST ADVISED TO GET CHECKED

Fail 1 Aug 2016 85,026 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low two low headlight will not adjust for prs (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

AT TOUR LOCAL GARAGE

Front tyres show wear on inside edges

NO PLY SHOWING AT TEST ADVISED TO GET CHECKED

Pass 20 Jul 2015 81,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wipers hard to park

Pass 31 Jul 2014 78,801 miles

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

wipers hard to park

Fail 30 Jul 2014 78,801 miles

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

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

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

wipers hard to park

Pass 18 Jul 2013 75,690 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wipers hard to park

Fail 17 Jul 2013 75,690 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wipers hard to park

Pass 30 Jul 2012 72,874 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 72,193 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 66,606 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 60,606 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 60,210 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 52,051 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 41,588 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 32,287 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 UTH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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