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FG51 LCK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,655 mi
Last recorded72,655 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 LCK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 72,655 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner sills (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 68,619 miles

(Chassis started to rust) Advise only.

(Engine oil is low on the Dip Stick)

(Exhaust pipe mid to the rear box rusting) advise only.

(Fuel pipes started to rust)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,545 miles

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

centre exhaust box deteriorating

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2015 63,543 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint and flexible pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

centre exhaust box deteriorating

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2014 56,925 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 56,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,820 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 53,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 49,750 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 5 Oct 2011 43,745 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 18 Oct 2010 46,310 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 39,525 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,703 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 29,275 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 29,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

inspection indicator warning light requires resetting.Page 119 of Autodata 2003 technical data book.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 23,486 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 17,448 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 LCK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LCK, 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 LCK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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