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AP51 KXA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,022 mi
Last recorded123,022 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 123,022 miles

movement nearside front top strut mounting

nearside front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge and cracking

rear exhaust blow

Fail 19 Apr 2013 123,022 miles

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

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

movement nearside front top strut mounting

nearside front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge and cracking

rear exhaust blow

Pass 27 Mar 2012 115,518 miles

oil level very low

Fail 22 Mar 2012 115,400 miles

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

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

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

oil level very low

Pass 14 Apr 2011 100,178 miles

damage o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 14 Apr 2011 100,178 miles

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

damage o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 31 Mar 2010 79,934 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2010 79,445 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2009 63,127 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 63,127 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,991 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2008 53,989 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2007 45,800 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 43,828 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 40,309 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 KXA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KXA, 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 KXA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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