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FA51 XVX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2017

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 92,592 miles

both front hose ferrels corroding

osf tyre wearing low

Fail 7 Jun 2016 92,586 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded os copensator to osr (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

both front hose ferrels corroding

osf tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Jun 2015 88,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all steel brake pipes corroding/been greased

exhaust system badly corroded

ns roll bar drop linkboot split slightly

nsf tyre wearing low

wipers poor

Pass 7 Jun 2014 83,966 miles

ns drop link boot split slightly

pads wearing low

slight blow from front pipe flexy /exhaust system corroded

various oil leaks

various steel brake pipes corroding /been greased

Pass 10 Jun 2013 79,472 miles

exhaust system corroding

ns drop link boot split slightly

oil leak ( SUSPECT REAR MAIN)

os drive shaft seal damp

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2012 74,165 miles

all brake pipes corroding

engine oil leak (suspect rear main oil seal)

os f driveshaft seal damp

Pass 1 Jun 2011 68,441 miles

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Jun 2010 63,789 miles

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 May 2009 56,001 miles

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2008 49,277 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 41,065 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 36,102 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 XVX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FA51 XVX, 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 FA51 XVX registered?

FA51 XVX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is FA51 XVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 XVX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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