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FA51 ZBP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Bronze Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,037 mi
Last recorded137,037 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 ZBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 137,037 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 137,037 miles

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2013 129,763 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 124,189 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 124,189 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 118,421 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 118,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 111,365 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 105,200 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 100,419 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 95,112 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 84,283 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 ZBP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Bronze with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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