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FD51 XFN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

100,793 mi
Last recorded100,793 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 100,793 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Feb 2019 100,793 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure back box rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 93,846 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 93,846 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 87,110 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded heavily greased (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 87,110 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded heavily greased (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 80,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 80,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 72,686 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 72,686 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 62,462 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2013 62,460 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2012 52,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 52,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,689 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 40,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 33,787 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 33,787 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 27,605 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 23,456 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 23,455 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 20,990 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 18,425 miles

REAR EXHAUST SECTION POOR AND WEAK .

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 XFN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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