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AP51 YLM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,323 mi
Last recorded125,323 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 YLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 125,323 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 125,323 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 117,504 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

n/s/front tyre wearing inner and outer edges and cracking inside tread

o/s/front tyre slightly wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2013 109,431 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

clutch slave cylinder slightly leaking

offside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2013 109,431 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

clutch slave cylinder slightly leaking

offside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2012 100,723 miles

exhaust backbox outer casing and joint corroded

o/s and n/s/front brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s and n/s/rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2012 100,723 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust backbox outer casing and joint corroded

o/s and n/s/front brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s and n/s/rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2011 92,863 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 92,863 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 84,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 84,477 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 76,935 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 67,009 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 67,009 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 54,081 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 42,292 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 42,292 miles

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

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 YLM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 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 YLM, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP51 YLM registered?

AP51 YLM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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