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AD51 FCM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,782 mi
Last recorded136,782 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 FCM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 136,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 132,858 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 132,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 119,360 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 119,360 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 111,471 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 111,471 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 100,354 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 100,348 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 100,345 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 90,426 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 90,426 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 77,935 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 71,725 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 FCM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AD51 FCM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD51 FCM?

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What year was AD51 FCM registered?

AD51 FCM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is AD51 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 FCM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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