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FD51 SSK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,888 mi
Last recorded128,888 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2017 128,888 miles

inner rack joint slight play within

oil leak

wax oil needed

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2017 128,644 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front and rear may clean and grease (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides and pads (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings valance (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

wax oil needed

Pass 29 Oct 2016 121,284 miles

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

exhaust slightly loose centre

Fail 29 Oct 2016 121,284 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly loose centre

Pass 31 Oct 2015 114,302 miles

slight corrosion on front discs

Fail 31 Oct 2015 114,302 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 7 Nov 2014 106,970 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 98,820 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 98,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 88,848 miles

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

offside front coil spring broke on end

Pass 17 Nov 2011 78,542 miles

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

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 69,413 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust bracket broke but exhaust still secure

Pass 20 Nov 2009 60,484 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

centre exhaust bracket starting to corrode

Pass 6 Nov 2008 49,762 miles

both front brake pads slightly worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2008 49,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front brake pads slightly worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 39,181 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 30,399 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 26,606 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 SSK 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 72.2%.

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 SSK, 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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FD51 SSK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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