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FB51 FLH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,508 mi
Last recorded169,508 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 FLH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 169,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 154,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on edges and age cracking

both rear tyres age cracking

rear exhaust deteriorating

some corrosion under vehicle

Fail 25 Aug 2021 154,386 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on edges and age cracking

both rear tyres age cracking

rear exhaust deteriorating

some corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2020 142,827 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Fail 15 Sep 2020 142,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2019 133,346 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine slightly noisey

gearbox slightly wet

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

some brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 3 Sep 2019 133,346 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine slightly noisey

gearbox slightly wet

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

some brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 21 Sep 2018 115,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

some corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 20 Sep 2018 115,252 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear brakes binding slightly

some corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 21 Aug 2017 98,703 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 98,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge-and worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres 205 /50/16

Pass 4 Aug 2016 83,129 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 83,129 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 10 Aug 2015 75,086 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 71,587 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 71,587 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 68,143 miles

Rear Back Box,Corroded,ok at present.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 64,829 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 61,281 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 61,281 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 57,918 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 1 Sep 2009 52,540 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 52,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 48,021 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 42,547 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 36,751 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 30,197 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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FB51 FLH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FB51 FLH, 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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FB51 FLH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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