MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,334 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake pipe bracket corroded will require attention soon
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded but not seriously weakend
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
advise moderate corrosion of rear metal brake pipes
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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