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FD51 TZW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,541 mi
Last recorded138,541 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2010 138,541 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 138,443 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 126,964 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 112,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 93,057 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 74,893 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 74,893 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 TZW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TZW, 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 TZW registered?

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

Is FD51 TZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 TZW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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