CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK51 YGM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,158 mi
Last recorded138,158 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 138,158 miles

Both front suspension top mounts slightly worn

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine warning light on

Front headlamps deteriorating & patterns weak

Rear axle beam bushes deteriorating

Rear brake drums slightly warped

Rear exhaust silencer hanger broken

Various oil leaks

Fail 5 Sep 2017 138,158 miles

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

Both front suspension top mounts slightly worn

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine warning light on

Front headlamps deteriorating & patterns weak

Rear axle beam bushes deteriorating

Rear brake drums slightly warped

Rear exhaust silencer hanger broken

Various oil leaks

Pass 6 Sep 2016 133,330 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak

Rear axle forward bushes deteriorating

Rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 31 Aug 2016 133,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak

Rear axle forward bushes deteriorating

Rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2015 128,920 miles

all coil springs rusty

engine oil leak

misting head lamps

sills showing sings of corrosion

steel brake pipes rusty greased

nsf tyre 2mm below on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2014 127,438 miles

Both front brake pipes next to shock absorbers slightly corroded

Engine oil leak

Headlight reflectors starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear coils spring has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 17 May 2014 127,438 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front brake pipes next to shock absorbers slightly corroded

Engine oil leak

Headlight reflectors starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear coils spring has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2013 125,303 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2013 125,303 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2012 118,150 miles

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

metal brake pipes to front flexis corroded

n/s wiper blade split

one bulb out in high level brake lamp

Pass 12 Jun 2012 118,150 miles

metal brake pipes to front flexis corroded

n/s wiper blade split

one bulb out in high level brake lamp

Pass 14 Jun 2011 105,789 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear tyres 3mm & have slight uneven wear on inner edges

Fail 13 Jun 2011 105,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front brake disc worn

rear tyres 3mm & have slight uneven wear on inner edges

slight bind on nearside front brake

Fail 12 Oct 2010 94,910 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

one LED out (not working) in high level brake light.

rear exhaust silencer hanger missing

signs of coorosion on n/s and o/s/f subframe due to wet soundproofing contact. cannot see to gauge severity,suggest investigation to presenter

Pass 12 Oct 2010 94,910 miles

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

o/s and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

one LED out (not working) in high level brake light.

rear exhaust silencer hanger missing

signs of coorosion on n/s and o/s/f subframe due to wet soundproofing contact. cannot see to gauge severity,suggest investigation to presenter

Pass 19 Oct 2009 73,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 73,596 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 62,784 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 53,955 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 45,635 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 36,707 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK51 YGM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YGM, 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 YGM?

You can check the full history of AK51 YGM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK51 YGM registered?

AK51 YGM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is AK51 YGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 YGM shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK51 YGM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK51 YGM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.