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FG51 HSC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,627 mi
Last recorded189,627 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 HSC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 189,627 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 189,611 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 180,222 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 173,829 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 165,285 miles

owner appears reluctant to donate 1 of his vintage Austin's

Pass 27 Aug 2014 157,167 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 154,045 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 154,045 miles

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

o/s n/sr brake pipes at brake hoses showing surface rust

Pass 2 Sep 2011 144,383 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2011 144,382 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2009 141,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2009 141,584 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2008 137,013 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Oil leak

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 137,013 miles

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

Oil leak

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)

Pass 31 May 2007 130,129 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2006 118,953 miles

exhaust rear flakey

nearside mirror craked

offside nearside sill covers fitted

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 HSC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HSC, 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 HSC registered?

FG51 HSC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is FG51 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 HSC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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