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FD51 OGW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,708 mi
Last recorded102,708 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 OGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 102,708 miles

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

brake pipes have a coating obscuring full inspection

Fail 7 Jan 2016 102,706 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

brake pipes have a coating obscuring full inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,111 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 96,111 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 85,495 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 76,429 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2012 76,429 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2011 70,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 70,143 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2010 66,706 miles

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

uneven wear to rear tyres

Fail 11 Oct 2010 66,706 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

uneven wear to rear tyres

Pass 27 Oct 2009 62,781 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2008 58,001 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 58,001 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 53,270 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 47,839 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 47,839 miles

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

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 OGW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OGW, 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 OGW registered?

FD51 OGW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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