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FG51 FVC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,709 mi
Last recorded126,709 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 FVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 126,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advise! (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre very low pressure ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advise! (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2017 126,708 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advise! (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre very low pressure ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advise! (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2015 105,729 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 84,526 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn bald inside

offside front tyre worn close to the min legal limit

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2013 63,005 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 58,019 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 51,011 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 51,011 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

Fail 1 Oct 2010 45,904 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 45,904 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 43,162 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 39,496 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 39,495 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 37,053 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 34,615 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 34,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FG51 FVC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FG51 FVC, 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 FG51 FVC registered?

FG51 FVC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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