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FD51 UHL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,886 mi
Last recorded131,886 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 UHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2013 131,886 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2013 131,886 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2012 118,380 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 118,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 108,009 miles

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

engine management warning lamp on

rear silencer mounting missing but exhaust not insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2010 96,882 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

bonnet pull slightly stickey

engine warning lamp on

Pass 31 Mar 2009 88,572 miles

REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 88,572 miles

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

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

REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 82,258 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 75,095 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 75,091 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2006 67,986 miles

BACK BOX CORRODED

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 24 Oct 2006 67,986 miles

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

BACK BOX CORRODED

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 1 Nov 2005 53,572 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 UHL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UHL, 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 UHL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 December 2001.

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