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FD51 VRK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,021 mi
Last recorded150,021 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 VRK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 150,021 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

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

near side front tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2011 150,021 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

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

near side front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2010 145,676 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine undertray fitted

N/S/R lamp cluster damaged

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Sill covers fitted

Slight damage to N/S/F outer tyre sidewall

Fail 13 Feb 2010 145,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine undertray fitted

N/S/R lamp cluster damaged

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Sill covers fitted

Slight damage to N/S/F outer tyre sidewall

Pass 31 Jan 2009 138,206 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 133,418 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 127,318 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 114,671 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 VRK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VRK, 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 VRK registered?

FD51 VRK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 December 2001.

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