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AP51 VPG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,682 mi
Last recorded113,682 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 VPG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 113,682 miles

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

nearside rear brake cylinder slightly corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2013 113,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

rear silencer mounting flanges badly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 106,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s & o/s/f wiper blades starting to split

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edges

o/s/r tyre / wheel slightly distorted

o/s/r tyre perished

one rear mount broken off rear silencer but still adequetly supported

plastic oversills fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

rear exhaust flange (joint) very corroded & weakened

Fail 2 Nov 2012 106,144 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s & o/s/f wiper blades starting to split

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edges

o/s/r tyre / wheel slightly distorted

o/s/r tyre perished

one rear mount broken off rear silencer but still adequetly supported

plastic oversills fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

rear exhaust flange (joint) very corroded & weakened

Pass 4 Nov 2011 96,830 miles

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

offside front sidelight slightly dim

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust joint flanges badly corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2011 96,830 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

offside front sidelight slightly dim

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust joint flanges badly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2010 89,471 miles

all front suspension components rusty

engine /gearbox oil leak

engine management light on

front brake discs in very poor condition [early replacement advised]

headlamp beam patterns poor

movement in n/s front top suspension mount

n/s front door mirror outer casing missing

n/s steering rack damp

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2009 85,034 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 85,034 miles

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

both front headlamps beam image poor

engine management light stays on

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

rear exhaust silencer and joint rusty and weak

rear number plate faden

Pass 24 Oct 2008 80,222 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 69,446 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 69,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Rear number plate becoming delaminated

Fail 7 Nov 2006 57,110 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 57,110 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 52,089 miles

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AP51 VPG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VPG, 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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AP51 VPG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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