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FG51 HSY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,287 mi
Last recorded171,287 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 HSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 171,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear box starting to corrode and split

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

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

service light is on

Fail 16 Jan 2018 171,285 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt belt has a knot in it (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear box starting to corrode and split

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

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

service light is on

Pass 23 Dec 2016 164,581 miles

Offside Front obligatory mirror damaged but not seriously affecting the rear view offside

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 22 Dec 2016 164,575 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over top of axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front obligatory mirror damaged but not seriously affecting the rear view offside

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2016 158,578 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

metal brake pipes corroded to front and rear

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2015 152,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Jan 2014 146,189 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 139,568 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s headlamp slightly loose

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2012 133,124 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 133,124 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 127,103 miles

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

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2010 119,720 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly wearing low

offside front wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2009 112,169 miles

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

anti-slip brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 21 Jan 2008 104,129 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

brake pedal anti slip worn smooth

nearside wiper blade slightly split

offside wiper blade slightly split

Fail 10 Jan 2007 95,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 95,067 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 HSY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 HSY, 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 HSY registered?

FG51 HSY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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