CarVerify

Free Car Check

AP51 UKD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,054 mi
Last recorded133,054 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 UKD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 133,054 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 133,048 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 126,945 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 126,921 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 118,152 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Nov 2013 118,152 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Oct 2012 109,594 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 109,594 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 100,201 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 91,332 miles

O/S/F BRAKE FLEXI HOSE CORRODING

RATTLE IN REAR BOX

SILL COVERS

SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR BOX

SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Fail 20 Oct 2010 91,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

O/S/F BRAKE FLEXI HOSE CORRODING

RATTLE IN REAR BOX

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

SILL COVERS

SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR BOX

SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 26 Sep 2009 85,022 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both top mount bushes slight play

engine light stay on

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 Aug 2008 71,978 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 58,485 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 58,485 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 45,330 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AP51 UKD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol 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 UKD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AP51 UKD?

You can check the full history of AP51 UKD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AP51 UKD registered?

AP51 UKD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is AP51 UKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 UKD shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP51 UKD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AP51 UKD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.