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FD51 UDS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

115,307 mi
Last recorded115,307 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 UDS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2019 115,307 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill assy (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low lamp insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill assy (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seat covers fitted ()

Fuel hose chafing filler neck loose (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet handle inop

Pass 21 Dec 2018 105,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 105,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision seat belt jammed (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 101,436 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 96,352 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 96,352 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated 2nd catch siezed (8.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 95,607 miles

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2015 95,607 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2014 92,398 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding

engine light on

Pass 21 Dec 2013 85,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 85,368 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 76,770 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 75,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 73,497 miles

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2009 68,181 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/f seat, airbag light on, front brake discs heavily worn and corroded, exhaust heavily corroded and back box damaged

rear brake discs corroded and worn, n/s/f tyre worn low

Fail 14 Dec 2009 68,181 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

child seat fitted to o/s/f seat, airbag light on, front brake discs heavily worn and corroded, exhaust heavily corroded and back box damaged

rear brake discs corroded and worn, n/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 3 Dec 2008 62,130 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded / exhaust rusting

Fail 3 Dec 2008 62,130 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded / exhaust rusting

Pass 12 Dec 2007 55,537 miles

rear exhaust corrison and slight movement on steering rack o/s/f

Fail 12 Dec 2007 55,537 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust corrison and slight movement on steering rack o/s/f

Pass 6 Dec 2006 49,541 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brake disc pitted and rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 6 Dec 2006 49,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 30 Nov 2005 41,869 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 UDS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UDS, 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 UDS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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