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AK51 UWL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,656 mi
Last recorded74,656 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 UWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2025 74,656 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking, nearside and offside (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 73,215 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both cracking and perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both over axel to ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 72,339 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 72,331 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective Mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust outer skin corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 70,665 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 70,634 miles

Nearside Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 67,684 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn on outer edge close to ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 67,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn on outer edge close to ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 64,093 miles

Engine management light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Oct 2019 64,092 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine management light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn on inner edge close to ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2018 58,341 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play. ()

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded.

eml light on

Fail 9 Oct 2018 58,338 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play. ()

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded.

eml light on

Pass 16 Oct 2017 51,931 miles

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

back box exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 44,610 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 44,245 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 43,817 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 43,283 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 42,392 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 41,310 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 40,018 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 38,303 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 36,161 miles

Front engine mounting broken.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,419 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 29,812 miles

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

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

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 UWL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UWL, 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 UWL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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