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AD51 FCL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

109,397 mi
Last recorded109,397 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 FCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 109,397 miles

Nearside Front play in suspension top mount , but not excessive

Offside Front suspension top mount has play, but not excessive

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 93,333 miles

Exhaust noisy rear silencer missing at time of test, but not too noisy and passed emissions (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 74,546 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

slight exhaust blow from rear exhaust silencer

Pass 3 Jun 2017 71,923 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 68,751 miles

Offside Rear tyre getting low

front pipe flexi joint coming apart

light corrosion on brake pipe front to rear

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 65,576 miles

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

rear exhaust sliencer corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 62,723 miles

both front headlamp lens dull

front and rear brake pipes corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 59,993 miles

both front headlamps misted but not affecting pattern

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 56,307 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 51,658 miles

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 46,808 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,345 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 40,345 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 33,946 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2007 28,564 miles

drive shaft oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2006 22,836 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 16,520 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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AD51 FCL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 AD51 FCL, 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 AD51 FCL registered?

AD51 FCL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is AD51 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 FCL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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