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AV51 FDK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,623 mi
Last recorded136,623 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 FDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 136,623 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 133,317 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 133,317 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 131,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 130,806 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 19 Nov 2019 130,151 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 128,266 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 19 Dec 2018 128,266 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 6 Jun 2017 127,867 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 121,851 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 113,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 108,165 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2014 108,165 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2013 104,467 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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AV51 FDK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel 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 AV51 FDK, 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 AV51 FDK registered?

AV51 FDK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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