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FD51 OER

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,854 mi
Last recorded111,854 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 OER
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 111,854 miles

exhaust front pipe corroded

power steering pump has a broken mounting

Fail 4 Aug 2015 111,854 miles

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

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust front pipe corroded

o/s front brake caliper getting worn

power steering pump has a broken mounting

Fail 4 Aug 2014 104,556 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear outer seat belt not checked as child seat fitted

rear metal brake pipes getting corroded

wipers dont park when off

Pass 4 Aug 2014 104,556 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear outer seat belt not checked as child seat fitted

rear metal brake pipes getting corroded

wipers dont park when off

Pass 7 Aug 2013 98,282 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine has oil leaks

wipers dont park and lincage badly worn

Fail 2 Aug 2013 98,224 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

engine has oil leaks

wipers dont park and lincage badly worn

Fail 3 Aug 2012 92,775 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

engine has oil leaks

wipers dont park when switched off

Pass 3 Aug 2012 92,775 miles

engine has oil leaks

wipers dont park when switched off

Pass 23 Aug 2011 85,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

park on front wipers faulty,needs new wiper motor

Fail 23 Aug 2011 85,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

park on front wipers faulty,needs new wiper motor

Pass 19 Aug 2010 79,907 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 79,907 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Aug 2009 74,237 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 74,237 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 67,060 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 62,167 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 53,498 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 44,105 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 OER is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OER, 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 OER registered?

FD51 OER is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is FD51 OER safe to buy?

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