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AP51 DVW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,301 mi
Last recorded87,301 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 DVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 87,301 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 87,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 75,715 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 64,896 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 64,886 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 55,384 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 55,364 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 47,206 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 39,506 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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AP51 DVW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP51 DVW, 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 DVW registered?

AP51 DVW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is AP51 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 DVW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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