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AP51 DXM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,720 mi
Last recorded144,720 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 144,720 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 136,866 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear lamp lens damaged (ok at time of test)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2014 136,866 miles

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

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

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear lamp lens damaged (ok at time of test)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2013 128,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Fail 25 Nov 2013 128,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2012 119,850 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine light on

nearside rear lamp lens damaged and has been repaired

offside headlamp deteriorating

Pass 26 Nov 2011 111,099 miles

nearside rear lamp lens damaged (ok at time of test)

offside headlamp lens deteriorating

Fail 25 Nov 2011 111,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

nearside rear lamp lens damaged (ok at time of test)

offside headlamp lens deteriorating

Fail 25 Nov 2010 104,022 miles

2 rear child booster seats fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 rear lamp lens damaged (ok at time of test)

nearside rear tyre deteriorating on tread area

Pass 25 Nov 2010 104,022 miles

2 rear child booster seats fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 rear lamp lens damaged (ok at time of test)

nearside rear tyre deteriorating on tread area

Pass 3 Dec 2009 96,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 96,283 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 89,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Sep 2007 85,418 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 81,029 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 DXM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DXM, 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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AP51 DXM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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