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FD51 XFJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,541 mi
Last recorded126,541 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 XFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 126,541 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 126,502 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 118,664 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 99,320 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 80,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 30 Oct 2006 79,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit and very worn on inner edge

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 XFJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 XFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD51 XFJ registered?

FD51 XFJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is FD51 XFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 XFJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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