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AK51 UWY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,453 mi
Last recorded131,453 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 UWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 131,453 miles

Engine light on

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

Pass 7 May 2013 118,610 miles

Engine light on

Pass 1 May 2012 107,408 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres getting down and cracking

rear exhaust getting deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2011 106,799 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 106,123 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 105,141 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 103,435 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 101,529 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 99,490 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 99,490 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UWY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK51 UWY?

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What year was AK51 UWY registered?

AK51 UWY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is AK51 UWY safe to buy?

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