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EU51 FMV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,279 mi
Last recorded121,279 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 FMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 121,279 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front cuts in tyre sidewall, no ply or cords showing

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner splits in tyre both sides no ply or cords showing

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 121,277 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front cuts in tyre sidewall, no ply or cords showing

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner splits in tyre both sides no ply or cords showing

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 112,048 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 108,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 108,870 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 104,203 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 100,159 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 97,104 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 91,655 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 84,256 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 76,528 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 68,283 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 68,283 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 57,940 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 54,581 miles

Clutch & Brake Pedal Anti Slips Worn

Fail 28 Jul 2008 54,581 miles

Clutch & Brake Pedal Anti Slips Worn

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 50,211 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 47,239 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2006 47,239 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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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EU51 FMV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EU51 FMV, 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 EU51 FMV registered?

EU51 FMV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is EU51 FMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 FMV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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