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FD51 WFK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,204 mi
Last recorded160,204 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 WFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 160,204 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 150,536 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 133,479 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front front bumper taped up and both front fogs taped over

Pass 27 Feb 2019 118,010 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 118,010 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2016 101,725 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 101,725 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 80,908 miles

Rear all and main bvrake pipe correded

Rear both coli spring corrded

Rear both shoickers slighty leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 67,863 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 63,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 63,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 60,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 60,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 57,140 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 53,163 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 53,157 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 49,315 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 44,531 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 44,531 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 40,786 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 40,784 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 36,784 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 WFK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WFK, 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 WFK registered?

FD51 WFK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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