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FG51 KYV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,551 mi
Last recorded100,551 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 KYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2010 100,551 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 91,564 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

engine management light on

rear number plate lamp damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2009 91,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

engine management light on

rear number plate lamp damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2008 72,971 miles

offside front tyre nailed

offside front tyre sidewall and rim damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2008 72,971 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre nailed

offside front tyre sidewall and rim damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2007 54,483 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2006 42,709 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 KYV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG51 KYV registered?

FG51 KYV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is FG51 KYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 KYV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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