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AP51 XAW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,172 mi
Last recorded107,172 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 XAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 107,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank cover holed and rusty

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

o/s/f fog lamp n/w

o/s/r and n/s/r brake backplates corroded away and rusty

rear exh flange joint broken and badly corroded joint secure

Fail 30 May 2015 107,170 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank cover holed and rusty

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

o/s/f fog lamp n/w

o/s/r and n/s/r brake backplates corroded away and rusty

rear exh flange joint broken and badly corroded joint secure

Pass 16 May 2014 107,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat cushion ripped

fuel tank shield corroded away

o/s/f and n/s/f wheels inner rims corroding and pickled

o/s/f fog lamp n/w

rear exh flange joint corroded away but still secure

Fail 15 May 2014 107,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat cushion ripped

fuel tank shield corroded away

o/s/f and n/s/f wheels inner rims corroding and pickled

o/s/f fog lamp n/w

rear exh flange joint corroded away but still secure

Pass 4 Dec 2013 106,078 miles

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

battery has slight movement in its fixings

both sides rear brake disc covers deterioated

dampness around steering rack area

fuel tank guard corroded

offside front bumper insecure

rear silencer to centre exhaust flange badly corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2013 106,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

battery has slight movement in its fixings

both sides rear brake disc covers deterioated

dampness around steering rack area

fuel tank guard corroded

offside front bumper insecure

rear silencer to centre exhaust flange badly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 101,605 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 95,504 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 89,700 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 87,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 80,453 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 71,261 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 61,667 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 49,951 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 XAW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XAW, 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 XAW registered?

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

Is AP51 XAW safe to buy?

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