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AP51 XOY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,664 mi
Last recorded124,664 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 XOY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 124,664 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 124,659 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits NOT DONE (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MISSING (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 119,561 miles

chip to windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2014 116,008 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 106,627 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre bald inner edge.

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 104,239 miles

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

Nearside number plate light, suspect connection.

Nearside rear tyre worn inner and outer edges.

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Wiper blades splitting at ends.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 99,968 miles

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

Nearside front sidelight, suspect connection.

Nearside number plate light, suspect connection.

Nearside rear tyre worn inner and outer edges.

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

Wipers, self park position intermittant.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 96,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Steering rack, slight knock offside.

Fail 1 Nov 2010 96,467 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Steering rack, slight knock offside.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 92,628 miles

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

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

Offside front brake disc, runout.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 86,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 80,672 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 75,187 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front tyres worn, inner edges scrubbed.

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

Fail 6 Nov 2006 75,187 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front tyres worn, inner edges scrubbed.

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 70,780 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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
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AP51 XOY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XOY, 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 XOY registered?

AP51 XOY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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