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EX51 FCA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

173,978 mi
Last recorded173,978 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 FCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 173,978 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 173,300 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 170,206 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 168,145 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 166,248 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 163,869 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 163,869 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 161,191 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 152,523 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2014 145,080 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 145,013 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 131,749 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 131,729 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 119,875 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 119,875 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 107,940 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 97,227 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 92,379 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 80,739 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 80,739 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 74,310 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 63,003 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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EX51 FCA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 EX51 FCA, 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 EX51 FCA?

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What year was EX51 FCA registered?

EX51 FCA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is EX51 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 FCA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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