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FD51 APZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,091 mi
Last recorded121,091 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 APZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 121,091 miles

wipers dont park

engine and gearbox damp

front to rear brake pipes rusty x2

front trim hanging off

mil light comes on and goes out

o/s and n/s front brake pipes rusty

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes rusty

rear exhaust box slight blow also joint poor

washers poor

Fail 17 Sep 2014 121,091 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine and gearbox damp

front to rear brake pipes rusty x2

front trim hanging off

o/s and n/s front brake pipes rusty

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes rusty

rear exhaust box slight blow also joint poor

washers poor

wipers dont park

Pass 25 Sep 2013 115,847 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusty

noisy pulley/tenshioner fanbelt area

o/s+n/s/f brake pipes rusty

right horn button inop

Fail 24 Sep 2013 115,847 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front to rear brake pipes rusty

noisy pulley/tenshioner fanbelt area

o/s+n/s/f brake pipes rusty

right horn button inop

Fail 3 Sep 2013 115,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust blow

fluid leaks

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 110,782 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 110,773 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 106,409 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 106,409 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 102,347 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 102,347 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 97,681 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 97,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 88,360 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 88,157 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 74,999 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 65,316 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 58,044 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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FD51 APZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 FD51 APZ, 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 FD51 APZ registered?

FD51 APZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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