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AP51 YPC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,281 mi
Last recorded149,281 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 YPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 149,281 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 139,854 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 131,184 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

wiper blades poor

Fail 13 Aug 2014 131,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

wiper blades poor

Pass 13 Aug 2013 122,517 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 111,509 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 106,595 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 106,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 92,342 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 92,304 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 86,044 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 63,655 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,256 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 15,247 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Unable to see front brake pads † †Boidy filler on n/s rear wheel arch

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 YPC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YPC, 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 YPC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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