MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
234,135 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting coil spring mount holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting next to rear axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc corroded+lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc corroded+lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively DISCS CORRODED+LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected INNER+OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively DISCS CORRODED+LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
has slight corrosion on sills and arches
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded greased (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)
Front front brake application uneven n/s/slow (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust box poor condition but not blowing
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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FG51 FUE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 FG51 FUE, 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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FG51 FUE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2001.
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