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AK51 XRY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,744 mi
Last recorded134,744 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XRY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 134,744 miles

rearwiper arm # blade missing

slight corrosion of exhaust system

Fail 25 Jun 2010 134,744 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rearwiper arm # blade missing

slight corrosion of exhaust system

Pass 22 Apr 2009 123,836 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 123,672 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 122,188 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 122,188 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 99,445 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 99,445 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 71,551 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 XRY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XRY, 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 XRY registered?

AK51 XRY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is AK51 XRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 XRY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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