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AP51 ULE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,077 mi
Last recorded176,077 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ULE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 176,077 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 176,077 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 163,579 miles

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 154,432 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 142,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 131,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 120,976 miles

Front a/c rad insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 120,928 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Front a/c rad insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 108,027 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 108,025 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 97,704 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 89,166 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 89,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 76,817 miles

n/s/front coil spring lower end piece broken off

Pass 31 Oct 2011 63,055 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 55,098 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 48,137 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 39,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 31,932 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 25,102 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 ULE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ULE, 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 ULE registered?

AP51 ULE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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