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AP51 DXB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,054 mi
Last recorded91,054 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 DXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 91,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 88,477 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 86,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 86,183 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 83,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake hose ferrel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 81,537 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 77,491 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 72,084 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 66,381 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 66,381 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 61,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres on 2mm and are bald on inner edges

engine antifreeze is low

engine light is on

offside rear tyre is perished and cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2012 57,283 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 57,283 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 52,487 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 52,487 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 47,452 miles

brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust pipe to rear exhaust box join very corroded

engine light on

front brake pads low & discs getting thin

Fail 29 Jan 2010 45,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,017 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 40,427 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 37,273 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 32,385 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)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 26,267 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 DXB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DXB, 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

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What year was AP51 DXB registered?

AP51 DXB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is AP51 DXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 DXB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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