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AP51 SXZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,317 mi
Last recorded144,317 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 SXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 144,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight lump side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear slight corroded on wheel arch

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 142,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 142,833 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 145,344 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 139,194 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 137,091 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 133,669 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 130,196 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 126,554 miles

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

Coolant level low & leaking , bottom of radiator

Fail 19 Oct 2016 126,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant level low & leaking , bottom of radiator

Pass 23 Oct 2015 119,491 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 114,338 miles

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

Offside & nearside rear tyre treads getting low & uneven

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

Offside front tyre tread uneven wear

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 107,890 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 107,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 100,625 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 94,724 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 94,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 86,556 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 74,989 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 74,989 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 62,380 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 62,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 54,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 45,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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 SXZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SXZ, 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 SXZ registered?

AP51 SXZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is AP51 SXZ safe to buy?

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