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AP51 SOU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,666 mi
Last recorded119,666 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 119,666 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded and one of its mounting brackets has broken

Washer jets are partially blocked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 114,796 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 109,087 miles

screen scored

Fail 3 Oct 2013 109,087 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

screen scored

Pass 19 Oct 2012 101,928 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2012 101,867 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2011 94,283 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 94,283 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 85,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 85,744 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 78,267 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front windscreen scratched

Pass 15 Sep 2009 78,267 miles

front windscreen scratched

Pass 7 Oct 2008 73,966 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 67,659 miles

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

windscreen stone chips and scratched

Pass 13 Oct 2006 59,758 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 SOU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SOU, 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 SOU registered?

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

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