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FD51 UFG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,475 mi
Last recorded76,475 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 UFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 76,475 miles

possible oil leak in the engine bay

various underbody brake pipes are corroded. Remedial repairs are recommended

Pass 16 Mar 2013 72,788 miles

various underbody brake pipes are starting to corrode

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 14 Mar 2012 67,991 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both outer sills covered

Pass 18 Mar 2011 63,823 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)

nearside front coil spring protective cover peeling off spring corroding

wheel covers fitted at time of test nuts and wheels not inspected

Pass 16 Mar 2010 59,823 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both outer sills covered unable to carry out a full inspection

front brake pads slightly worn

Fail 11 Mar 2010 59,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both outer sills covered unable to carry out a full inspection

front brake pads slightly worn

Pass 26 Mar 2009 56,352 miles

aircon fault warning light lit

both rear suspension springs are corroded

nearside headlight height adjuster appears not to be working

outer sills are covered

various underbody brake pipes are starting to corrode

wheel trims are fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

wiper blades although clearing the screen the rubber compound appears too hard

Pass 31 Mar 2008 52,279 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 52,279 miles

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

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

both rear suspension springs are corroded

exhaust system corroded

hubcaps on roadwheels

ignition system covered

outer sills are covered

Pass 23 Mar 2007 48,337 miles

both outer sills are covered

front brake pads appear to be very close to the limits of wear

hubcaps on roadwheels

ignition system is covered

oil leaks in engine bay

slight play in offside front top suspension mounting

Pass 5 Apr 2006 44,262 miles

Both outer sills covered

Exhaust system corroded

Hubcaps on roadwheels

Slight play in both front top suspension mounts

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 UFG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UFG, 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 UFG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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