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FD51 PUA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

80,567 mi
Last recorded80,567 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 PUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 80,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 80,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 77,750 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 75,459 miles

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

slight deterioration exhaust..

Fail 9 Nov 2016 75,459 miles

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

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

slight deterioration exhaust..

Pass 6 Nov 2015 7,299 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 70,339 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 67,046 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 63,581 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 60,115 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 56,375 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 52,544 miles

both rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 8 Nov 2008 48,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 42,569 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 37,341 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 31,227 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 PUA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 FD51 PUA, 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 PUA registered?

FD51 PUA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is FD51 PUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 PUA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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