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AK51 UUL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

121,976 mi
Last recorded121,976 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 UUL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 121,976 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to check n/s front metal brake pipe due to thickly greased over

unable to check outer sills due to plastic panels fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2016 121,976 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage corner bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to check n/s front metal brake pipe due to thickly greased over

unable to check outer sills due to plastic panels fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 113,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

al lother brake pipes checked and greased

heavy wear on both front and rear brake discs

oil leak

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2015 113,762 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of metal brake pipes x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

heavy wear on both front and rear brake discs

oil leak

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 103,795 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 94,861 miles

slight wear in front discs

Fail 5 Aug 2013 94,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight wear in front discs

Pass 17 Aug 2012 87,100 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 87,068 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 76,719 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 68,252 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting missing

Fail 12 Aug 2010 68,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 59,050 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 59,050 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 53,459 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 53,459 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 42,365 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 42,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre outer wall perished

Fail 4 Oct 2006 29,701 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 29,701 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 UUL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UUL, 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 UUL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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