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FG51 HLY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,931 mi
Last recorded167,931 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 HLY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 167,931 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 167,928 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 146,568 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 146,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust back box excessivley corroded/deteriated, and rear join excessively corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2012 134,021 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 126,681 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Feb 2010 115,007 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 103,700 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 93,786 miles

all under panels in place

rear tyres aged

slight play in rack

Fail 22 Aug 2006 81,620 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre on limit †rear fog light switch will not always lock

Pass 22 Aug 2006 81,620 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit †rear fog light switch will not always lock

Pass 23 Aug 2005 66,757 miles

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 HLY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HLY, 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 HLY registered?

FG51 HLY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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