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AP51 EWB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,787 mi
Last recorded81,787 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 EWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 81,787 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED AND GREASED

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 81,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 71,448 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible to under bonet (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible to under bonet (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 71,448 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible to under bonet (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible to under bonet (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 63,165 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 63,142 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 54,262 miles

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

broken exhaust bracket

Pass 15 Aug 2013 43,269 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 30,668 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 29,137 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 14 Oct 2010 27,228 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 25,529 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 22,927 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 18,646 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)

handbrake has long travel

Pass 16 Oct 2006 14,802 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 EWB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EWB, 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 EWB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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