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FD51 UCB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,334 mi
Last recorded81,334 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 UCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 81,334 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake pipe bracket corroded will require attention soon

Pass 22 Nov 2016 76,698 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 76,691 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 72,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 72,524 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both inner sidewalls (195/65r15) (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 68,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnett corroded on inside

engine coolant light on

nsf,nsr,osf tyres badly perished

Fail 11 Nov 2014 68,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnett corroded on inside

engine coolant light on

nsf,nsr,osf tyres badly perished

Pass 26 Nov 2013 65,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

all tyres perished

both rear brake bleed nipples broken

coolant warning light displayed

offside rear shock absorber has little or no dampening affect

Fail 18 Nov 2013 65,495 miles

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

coolant warning light displayed

offside rear shock absorber has little or no dampening affect

Pass 15 Nov 2012 62,408 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 62,381 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 59,437 miles

both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 14 Nov 2011 59,437 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 29 Nov 2010 56,548 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 56,544 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 53,411 miles

advise moderate corrosion of rear metal brake pipes

Pass 26 Nov 2008 69,278 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 45,662 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 41,446 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 UCB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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