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FD51 UAJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

187,121 mi
Last recorded187,121 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 UAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 187,121 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 174,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2015 174,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 153,403 miles

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2013 133,635 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 133,619 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 114,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust mid to rear joint corroded

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

Front tyres wearing inner edge

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 102,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 87,749 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2009 80,850 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 72,002 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 63,266 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 54,425 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 UAJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 UAJ, 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 UAJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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