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FD51 UMG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,348 mi
Last recorded114,348 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 UMG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 114,348 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 May 2013 114,348 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2012 107,901 miles

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

Centre exhaust silencer fair condition

Corrosion on centre to rear exhaust joint

Damage to o/s door mirror housing

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2012 107,779 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Centre exhaust silencer fair condition

Corrosion on centre to rear exhaust joint

Damage to o/s door mirror housing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 99,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering rack damp

Pass 12 May 2010 91,981 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

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

N/s steering rack area damp

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 91,981 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Both front tyres close to limit

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

N/s steering rack area damp

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 84,856 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 79,155 miles

N/S/F WIPER STARTING TO SPLIT, ..

N/S/R SHOCK STARTING TO LEAK..

SMALL LIP FRONT DISCS.

2 BABY SEATS IN CAR BEING USED,,,REF SEAT BELT CHECKS....

Fail 6 May 2008 79,155 miles

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

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

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

2 BABY SEATS IN CAR BEING USED,,,REF SEAT BELT CHECKS....

N/S/F WIPER STARTING TO SPLIT, ..

N/S/R SHOCK STARTING TO LEAK..

SMALL LIP FRONT DISCS.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 71,353 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges ok for test

Pass 22 Apr 2006 55,518 miles

BABY SEAT FITTED TO O/S/R SEAT BELT .

N/S/R SHOCK STARTING TO LEAK .

OIL LEAK ON SUMP GASKET .

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 UMG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UMG, 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 UMG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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