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FG51 HMH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,442 mi
Last recorded97,442 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 HMH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 97,442 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 97,442 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 95,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2014 93,230 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 93,230 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 87,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 84,177 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 80,754 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 80,754 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 74,580 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 66,030 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 55,613 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 45,556 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 37,214 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 31,053 miles

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

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 HMH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc 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 HMH, 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 HMH registered?

FG51 HMH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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