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FG51 LBF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,422 mi
Last recorded116,422 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 LBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 116,422 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 108,146 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 108,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 96,603 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 96,603 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 92,225 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust shows corrosion.

near side rear tyre is perished/cracked and shows deep splits.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear, is out of shape and is perished/cracked.

Fail 10 Jul 2014 92,225 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

exhaust shows corrosion.

near side rear tyre is perished/cracked and shows deep splits.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear, is out of shape and is perished/cracked.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 86,854 miles

ns/f tyre perished in tread

Fail 11 Jul 2013 86,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

ns/f tyre perished in tread

Pass 12 Jul 2012 80,040 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 80,040 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 65,176 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 65,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 60,208 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 60,197 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 57,493 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 54,165 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 49,824 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 46,255 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 LBF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LBF, 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 LBF registered?

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

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