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FD51 SWK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,614 mi
Last recorded94,614 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 SWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 94,614 miles

EML light on

oil leak

rear springs corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2015 94,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 91,917 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 91,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 89,865 miles

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

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

engine light staying on

Fail 9 Aug 2013 89,858 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

engine light staying on

Pass 6 Aug 2012 87,158 miles

engine light on

front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 5 Aug 2011 83,994 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 83,994 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 79,192 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 79,192 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 74,773 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 74,753 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs lipped and worn

rear silencer outer skin corroded and detaching

Pass 13 Aug 2008 69,668 miles

corrosion on brake discs/ o/s/f/trye worn on inner edge/ exhaust back box corroded/

Fail 11 Aug 2008 69,668 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion on brake discs/ o/s/f/trye worn on inner edge/ exhaust back box corroded/

Pass 6 Jun 2007 62,352 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 62,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 54,310 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 SWK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol 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 SWK, 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 SWK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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