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AP51 SUV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,006 mi
Last recorded112,006 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 112,006 miles

Offside Front mirror damaged sharp edges

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 112,006 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front mirror damaged sharp edges

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 109,996 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 106,619 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 106,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 102,723 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 98,369 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 93,981 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Engine mangement light on.

Fail 10 Jun 2015 93,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Engine mangement light on.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 90,016 miles

front tyres cracking in side walls near limit

headlight lenes in poor condition ok at test

Pass 18 Jun 2013 86,035 miles

front tyres cracking in side walls

Fail 18 Jun 2013 86,035 miles

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

front tyres cracking in side walls

Pass 20 Jun 2012 82,209 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 82,209 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 77,135 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 67,240 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 57,590 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 52,587 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 46,187 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 46,187 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 44,435 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 10,886 miles

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

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

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 SUV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SUV, 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 SUV registered?

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

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