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AD51 FDG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,900 mi
Last recorded149,900 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 FDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2023 149,900 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 147,967 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 146,521 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 144,880 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 144,880 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 142,561 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 142,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 141,417 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 139,389 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 139,389 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 137,682 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 135,765 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 135,765 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 134,101 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 134,100 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 132,236 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 132,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 121,633 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 48,632 miles

cover is missing from n/s door mirror

Fail 23 Dec 2011 48,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

cover is missing from n/s door mirror

Pass 31 Dec 2010 109,379 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 104,443 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 104,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 97,884 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 89,460 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 79,159 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 69,951 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 FDG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FDG, 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 FDG registered?

AD51 FDG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is AD51 FDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 FDG shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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