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FD51 XGV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,113 mi
Last recorded130,113 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 XGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 130,113 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 130,111 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 112,409 miles

differnt size tyres on front axle to rear.

Fail 7 Mar 2011 112,405 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

differnt size tyres on front axle to rear.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 104,799 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 95,952 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 88,299 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 198,847 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 175,623 miles

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

n/s/r seat back rest bottom pivot loose on frame

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 1 Mar 2006 148,560 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 148,426 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 XGV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XGV, 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 XGV registered?

FD51 XGV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is FD51 XGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 XGV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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