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FG51 LBO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,118 mi
Last recorded113,118 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 113,118 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 113,118 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 100,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 90,171 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 80,518 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 15 Feb 2012 76,032 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 68,928 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 68,889 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 59,333 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 59,219 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2009 51,307 miles

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

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

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

engine management light is on

Fail 2 Apr 2009 51,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

engine management light is on

rear wiper dont clear rear screen

Pass 3 Mar 2008 43,347 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine management light is on

Pass 12 Feb 2007 35,337 miles

rear tyres cracking in treads †osf brake pipe rusty †rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Feb 2006 26,916 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,916 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 LBO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LBO, 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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FG51 LBO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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