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FG51 HLR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,398 mi
Last recorded126,398 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 HLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 126,398 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 126,355 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 117,857 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 108,510 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 98,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 89,413 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 89,413 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 81,512 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 73,955 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 65,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 57,161 miles

All tyres at 1.6mm tread on inner edge, recommend early replacement.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 48,540 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 39,437 miles

Both rear tyres and offside front tyre worn to wear markers.

Pass 4 Feb 2006 30,348 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 30,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

bushes perishing

tyres perishing+wearing on edges

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 HLR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HLR, 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 HLR registered?

FG51 HLR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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