CarVerify

Free Car Check

EU51 FMC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 2198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,082 mi
Last recorded125,082 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 FMC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 125,082 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 125,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 112,114 miles

both front top/mounts worn

front discs poor condition

hand/brake imbalance

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

o/s front inner rim damage

o/s front tyre worn inner edge close to limit

rear view mirror loose

Fail 15 Jan 2011 112,114 miles

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

both front top/mounts worn

front discs poor condition

hand/brake imbalance

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

o/s front inner rim damage

o/s front tyre worn inner edge close to limit

rear view mirror loose

Pass 18 Dec 2009 95,636 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 81,638 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 81,638 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 68,504 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 53,864 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 53,705 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 39,655 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EU51 FMC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 EU51 FMC, 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 EU51 FMC?

You can check the full history of EU51 FMC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EU51 FMC registered?

EU51 FMC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EU51 FMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 FMC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU51 FMC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EU51 FMC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.