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AP51 YDJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,560 mi
Last recorded126,560 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 126,560 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 126,548 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 119,188 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 113,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

childs seats fitted to n/sf and n/s/r belts not tested

rear exhaust shield adrift

Fail 12 Mar 2012 113,330 miles

rear exhaust shield adrift

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

childs seats fitted to n/sf and n/s/r belts not tested

Fail 9 Mar 2012 113,302 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

child seats fitted to n/s/f and n/s/r belts not tested

rear exhaust shield adrift

Pass 4 Mar 2011 106,294 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 106,294 miles

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

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O/S/F SIDE LIGHT DIMMER THAN N/S

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 96,636 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 88,931 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 78,215 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 66,287 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 66,287 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 55,187 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 YDJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YDJ, 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 YDJ registered?

AP51 YDJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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The MOT history for AP51 YDJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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