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AP51 YMK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

60,871 mi
Last recorded60,871 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 YMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 60,871 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 60,871 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 55,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil level low

exhaust centre/rear heavily corroded/deteriorated

offside rear parking brake cable outer sleeve heavily corroded/deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2014 55,552 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil level low

exhaust centre/rear heavily corroded/deteriorated

offside rear parking brake cable outer sleeve heavily corroded/deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,848 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 50,836 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front windscreen wiper insert adrift - metal making contact with windscreen

Fail 30 Jan 2012 48,982 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 48,982 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,334 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 42,334 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 29,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 29,605 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 25,818 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 22,685 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 20,588 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 20,588 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 18,393 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 17,528 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 YMK is a 2001 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 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 YMK, 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 YMK registered?

AP51 YMK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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