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AP51 DMU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,626 mi
Last recorded14,626 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 DMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2021 14,626 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 11,157 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 7,666 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 5 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 95,299 miles

Oil leak ()

various steel brake pipes (surface rusting)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 91,684 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator valve to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion and wear

both front head lamp beam patterns are faded

fuel pipes are corroded

slight play in near side front inner steering rack joint

Fail 13 Sep 2016 91,683 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes to load compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator valve to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion and wear

both front head lamp beam patterns are faded

fuel pipes are corroded

slight play in near side front inner steering rack joint

Pass 10 Sep 2015 87,661 miles

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

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

various steel brake pipes rusted

Fail 10 Sep 2015 87,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

various steel brake pipes rusted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 83,155 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 78,021 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 71,116 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 64,596 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 53,507 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 40,104 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 28,394 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 21,300 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 16,588 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

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AP51 DMU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP51 DMU, 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 AP51 DMU registered?

AP51 DMU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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