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FD51 VPA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,298 mi
Last recorded93,298 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 VPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 93,298 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 85,574 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 76,723 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 76,723 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 69,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both rear brake discs pitted on inner faces

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 63,182 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 63,182 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 62,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 62,529 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 61,578 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 61,578 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 60,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 60,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

rear tyres have perrished in tread due to age

Pass 16 Aug 2011 56,476 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 51,533 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 47,184 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 43,534 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 40,018 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 35,820 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 33,122 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 VPA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VPA, 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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What year was FD51 VPA registered?

FD51 VPA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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