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AK51 UTT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,187 mi
Last recorded97,187 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 97,187 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 97,139 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 92,937 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 92,937 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 87,989 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

General underbody corrosion

Remaining brake pipes heavily corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2016 87,989 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust heavily corroded

General underbody corrosion

Remaining brake pipes heavily corroded

Wipers poor clearing screen

Pass 26 Aug 2015 80,764 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 73,411 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 73,411 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

Fail 27 Aug 2013 66,026 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres low on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2013 66,026 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres low on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2012 59,212 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroded

rear tyres very low on edges

Fail 11 Sep 2012 59,212 miles

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

Front tyres very low on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 51,745 miles

Child seats fitted to rear outer seats preventing full inspection of adult belts

exhaust corroding

o/s/r tyre low on pressure

Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,941 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Child seats fitted to n/s and o/s rear seats preventing full inspection of adult seat belts

Engine oil leak

Exhaust corroded

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 25 Aug 2010 43,941 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake pipes corroded

Child seats fitted to n/s and o/s rear seats preventing full inspection of adult seat belts

Engine oil leak

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,771 miles

brake pipes corroded

rear box in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2008 29,024 miles

rear tyres cracked

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads worn low

front wipers starting to streak

nsf brake pipe corroded

nsf tyre perished

osf brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2007 22,181 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,390 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 UTT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UTT, 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 UTT registered?

AK51 UTT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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