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AP51 YLW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

52,920 mi
Last recorded52,920 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 YLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust box outer skin deterioated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 52,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust box outer skin deterioated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 49,712 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,796 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 46,789 miles

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

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 43,744 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,571 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 40,564 miles

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

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 36,294 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 36,288 miles

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

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

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

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 32,023 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,023 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 22,640 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 19,910 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 19,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2006 12,614 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 15 May 2006 12,614 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 7,860 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 YLW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YLW, 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 YLW registered?

AP51 YLW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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