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AP51 XOZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,999 mi
Last recorded128,999 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 128,999 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 128,977 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded supply to both rear wheel cyls (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 127,589 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 127,589 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 125,980 miles

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

engine oil low and leaking

nearside rear bumper end loose

Pass 22 Oct 2014 124,100 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2014 124,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

rear tyre treads perished

Pass 29 Oct 2013 122,496 miles

both front metal brake pipes are corroding

both front top mounts have slight play

both rear metal brake pipes are corroding

nearside front tyre has a nail in tread

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 25 Oct 2012 119,674 miles

both front top mounts have slight play

engine has an oil leak

front and rear metal brake pipes are corroding

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 117,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise - air bag light on

advise - n/s steering rack damp

Fail 31 Oct 2011 117,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise - air bag light on

advise - n/s steering rack damp

Pass 15 Oct 2010 113,586 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 110,351 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 106,358 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has patchey wear

Fail 23 Oct 2008 106,358 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre has patchey wear

Pass 13 Nov 2007 103,095 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 103,095 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 99,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 XOZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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