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EX51 FSP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,474 mi
Last recorded163,474 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 163,474 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 163,474 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Statutory seat belt missing clasp missing (5.1.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brackets (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre belt belt jammed (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 156,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 156,268 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 146,291 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 146,291 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 141,881 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 141,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 129,373 miles

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

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

centre to rear exhaust join ccorroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 116,400 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 108,143 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 108,130 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 98,463 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 88,530 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 79,584 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 75,450 miles

o/side mirror cover damaged

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

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

both o/side tyre walls slight cracking

n/side front tyre wall scuffed

Pass 9 May 2006 68,791 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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EX51 FSP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EX51 FSP, 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 EX51 FSP registered?

EX51 FSP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is EX51 FSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 FSP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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