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AP51 WYA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

189,794 mi
Last recorded189,794 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 189,794 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 182,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jan 2018 182,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened mounting area has hole (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 174,598 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2015 165,451 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 156,462 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 149,135 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 141,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box detorioted

Pass 7 Oct 2011 124,677 miles

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

Oil leak

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fail 4 Oct 2011 124,677 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 113,098 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 113,098 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 97,127 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 97,127 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 87,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 87,375 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 79,302 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 72,081 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 59,032 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

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AP51 WYA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WYA, 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 WYA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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