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AK51 XPY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,108 mi
Last recorded122,108 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 122,108 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 122,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 98,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 98,448 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 92,361 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 85,854 miles

Engine has slight misfire

Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 85,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Engine has slight misfire

Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 82,150 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 82,150 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 78,693 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 74,799 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 67,397 miles

Both rear tyres slight uneven wear

Fail 3 Feb 2015 67,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres slight uneven wear

Pass 6 Feb 2014 62,209 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 58,168 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 53,233 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 42,771 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 33,897 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 33,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 29,967 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 26,187 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 22,104 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 22,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

back exhaust box outer corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2006 17,913 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 XPY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XPY, 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 XPY registered?

AK51 XPY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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