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FD51 UDT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,329 mi
Last recorded143,329 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 143,329 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Trailing Arm to Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Trailing Arm to Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 143,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Trailing Arm to Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Trailing Arm to Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 141,669 miles

lowering springs all round

wiper,s to park fault !!!!

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 137,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp lenses faded

exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

wipers not self parking

Fail 10 Dec 2014 137,532 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp lenses faded

coolant header tank low

exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

wipers not self parking

Pass 6 Dec 2013 131,030 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp len,s crazzed

coolant header tank low

rear exhaust clamp broken

wipers not self parking

Fail 28 Nov 2013 130,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp len,s crazzed

coolant header tank low

engine warning light on dash

rear exhaust clamp broken

wipers not self parking

Pass 19 Dec 2012 125,809 miles

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

both headlamp lenes crazzed

engine light on dash

rear brake pads low

Fail 12 Dec 2012 125,694 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

both headlamp lenes crazzed

engine idle eratic

engine light on dash

exhaust blows on middle section

offside headlamp bulb loose in lamp

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Dec 2011 105,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2011 105,754 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 93,549 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 81,360 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 81,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 65,967 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 56,590 miles

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

front tyres worn on both edges

has a misting of oil around gearbox and steering rack area.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 46,690 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 UDT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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