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AP51 XBR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,001 mi
Last recorded104,001 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 XBR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 104,001 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 99,291 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 99,291 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 98,922 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 98,922 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 92,375 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 92,233 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 85,067 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 85,067 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 74,718 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 62,708 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 62,708 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 56,219 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 56,219 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 49,781 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 XBR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc 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 XBR, 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 XBR?

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What year was AP51 XBR registered?

AP51 XBR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is AP51 XBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 XBR shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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