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AP51 KGU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,061 mi
Last recorded102,061 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 KGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 102,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 97,296 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 93,152 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 93,152 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 88,584 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 82,637 miles

wear discs

Fail 31 Dec 2013 82,637 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

wear discs

Pass 18 Jan 2013 75,945 miles

Both front headlamp aims misty.

Centre and rear exhaust is rusty.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 75,945 miles

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

Both front headlamp aims misty.

Centre and rear exhaust is rusty.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 69,992 miles

Centre and rear exhaust is rusty.

Front headlamp aims are slightly misty.

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

Small split in nearside front wiper blade.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 64,115 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2010 57,879 miles

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

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)

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

Small cuts in O/S/R tyrte wall.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 57,879 miles

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

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)

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

Small cuts in O/S/R tyrte wall.

Pass 19 Jan 2009 51,576 miles

O/S/R tyre wall in poor condition.

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 51,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/R tyre wall in poor condition.

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 45,593 miles

Washers only just reaching screen

Pass 18 Jan 2007 38,099 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 32,902 miles

Rear exhaust bow very poor condition and minor leak

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 KGU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KGU, 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 KGU registered?

AP51 KGU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is AP51 KGU safe to buy?

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