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AK51 UWR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,383 mi
Last recorded137,383 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 UWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 137,383 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 137,380 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 131,668 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 131,668 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 126,038 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 112,503 miles

Bonnet retained with an r clip

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

Rear/centre exhaust poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2014 106,819 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 100,530 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 100,530 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 94,373 miles

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Fail 25 Sep 2012 94,373 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2011 86,654 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 79,830 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 79,830 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 71,848 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 62,836 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 50,285 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 38,740 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 UWR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 UWR, 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 UWR registered?

AK51 UWR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AK51 UWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 UWR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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