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AP51 OJH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,843 mi
Last recorded111,843 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 OJH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 111,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 103,871 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Aug 2013 95,405 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 95,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 86,093 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 14 Aug 2012 86,093 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2011 78,579 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 78,579 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 71,770 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 64,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 64,708 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 57,115 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 49,989 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 49,989 miles

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 42,579 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 34,951 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 OJH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OJH, 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 OJH registered?

AP51 OJH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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