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FD51 XFK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,803 mi
Last recorded134,803 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 XFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 134,803 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 134,801 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2016 120,845 miles

Centre Front oil leak

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2015 108,639 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Outer Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 108,639 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Outer Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 97,818 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 97,818 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 87,651 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 2 Mar 2013 87,651 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2012 78,720 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Mar 2012 78,720 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Feb 2011 65,837 miles

front tyres are worn close to legal limit

Pass 26 Mar 2009

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

inner-wing shields and sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 26 Mar 2009 46,184 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

inner-wing shields and sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 3 Aug 2007 31,177 miles

Both front tyres heavily perished - advise replacement .

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 16,858 miles

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

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 XFK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XFK, 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 XFK registered?

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

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