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AP51 SOA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,048 mi
Last recorded164,048 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2014 164,048 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake noisy in operation

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake noisy on operation

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 164,048 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake noisy in operation

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake noisy on operation

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 159,760 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TOP STRUTT MOUNT WORN , NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW , OIL LEAK , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 7 Jan 2014 159,760 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFFSIDE FRONT TOP STRUTT MOUNT WORN , NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW , OIL LEAK , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 20 Dec 2012 153,045 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 19 Dec 2012 153,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2012 144,959 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2010 134,441 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 124,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 124,260 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 112,152 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 112,007 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2007 96,435 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 96,435 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 75,144 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 58,316 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 SOA 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 62.5%.

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 SOA, 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 SOA registered?

AP51 SOA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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