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AP51 DXM

2001 Vauxhall Astra · Diesel · 1686cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1686cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2001 Vauxhall Astra Diesel 1686cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 144,720 miles on the clock, averaging 6,944 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.

MOT & Mileage History for AP51 DXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,720
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,944

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading144,720 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,854
Average per year6,944
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AP51 DXM 81k97k113k129k145k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,720 miles
Since last MOT+7,854 miles
PASS
Mileage136,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,866 miles
Since last MOT+8,050 miles
PASS
Mileage128,816 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,816 miles
Since last MOT+8,966 miles
PASS
Mileage119,850 miles
Since last MOT+8,751 miles
PASS
Mileage111,099 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,099 miles
Since last MOT+7,077 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,022 miles
Since last MOT+7,739 miles
PASS
Mileage96,283 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,283 miles
Since last MOT+6,790 miles
PASS
Mileage89,493 miles
Since last MOT+4,075 miles
PASS
Mileage85,418 miles
Since last MOT+4,389 miles
PASS
Mileage81,029 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Astra

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Astra models (1998–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Central locking door mechanism (driver's door microswitches and lock motors)

Microswitches in driver's door wear out, interrupting central locking signal; lock motors seize from dirt/moisture. · Typical repair: £100-250 (switches £20-50, motors £50-100 + labour).

Passenger compartment wiring connectors (transverse harness under carpet, front-rear junction)

Connectors corrode from wet carpets (leaks or spills), causing glitches in electrics/ECUs. · Typical repair: £150-400 (harness section £50-150 + drying/labour; full harness £300+).

Rear brake calipers (seizing/pistons)

Caliper pistons corrode/seize, causing uneven pad wear. · Typical repair: £200-450 per side (caliper £80-150 + discs/pads/labour).

Front suspension wheel bearings (integrated in hubs)

Bearings wear prematurely due to hub design, especially on pothole-heavy UK roads. · Typical repair: £250-500 per side (hub assembly £100-200 + labour/alignment).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 DXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1686cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AP51 DXM

What car is AP51 DXM?

AP51 DXM is an silver Vauxhall Astra, diesel (1686cc). First registered in Norwich in 2001.

What is the mileage of AP51 DXM?

The last recorded mileage for AP51 DXM was 144,720 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP51 DXM passed its MOT?

AP51 DXM has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2015.

Is AP51 DXM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP51 DXM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AP51 DXM?

AP51 DXM is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.