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FD51 XFG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

126,646 mi
Last recorded126,646 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 126,646 miles

both sides rear wheel archs show signs of corrosion

underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 11 Dec 2020 114,065 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded.

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 103,488 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears, also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2018 91,469 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2017 78,780 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 66,952 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 57,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 48,051 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 48,051 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 46,022 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 46,022 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2012 43,563 miles

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

brake and clutch pedal anti slip pads worn on edges

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

wipers smear

Pass 5 Dec 2011 41,595 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted inner surfaces.

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 39,532 miles

Front discs slightly pitted

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 39,532 miles

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

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

Front discs slightly pitted

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 37,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 34,115 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 34,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 30,226 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 260,285 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

o/s/f top shox mount has play in it

Pass 7 Dec 2005 21,447 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 21,447 miles

exhaust is splitting around seam

Pass 7 Dec 2005 21,447 miles

exhaust is splitting around seam

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 XFG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XFG, 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 XFG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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