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FG51 KZC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,559 mi
Last recorded72,559 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 KZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 72,559 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 71,676 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 70,172 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 68,654 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 68,652 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 66,985 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 65,361 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 64,018 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 64,018 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 62,166 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 60,268 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both inner wings (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,528 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 56,739 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 54,578 miles

unable to see condition of both front brake pads.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 52,232 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 49,912 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 47,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,292 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 42,610 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 39,632 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,416 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 35,605 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006
Fail 4 Sep 2006 31,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 KZC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KZC, 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 KZC registered?

FG51 KZC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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