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FA51 XDY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,513 mi
Last recorded133,513 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 133,513 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 120,061 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 119,922 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 114,586 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 107,712 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 107,542 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 100,323 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 100,309 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 91,269 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 81,882 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 74,306 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 74,306 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 66,393 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 60,436 miles

some inbalance on front brakes, 16%

Fail 3 Oct 2005 60,436 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

some inbalance on front brakes, 16%

Pass 15 Oct 2004 44,544 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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FA51 XDY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FA51 XDY, 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

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What year was FA51 XDY registered?

FA51 XDY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is FA51 XDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 XDY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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