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FG51 OOB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,452 mi
Last recorded68,452 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 68,452 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 63,081 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 57,707 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks to tread 195/60 r15 88h

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2019 51,012 miles

Offside Rear tyre has surface cracks to tread

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2018 44,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2017 38,558 miles

Condensation in N/S headlamp unit.

Corrosion to exhaust system joints.

Corrosion to metal brake and fuel pipes.

Minor oil leak.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 31,203 miles

Corrosion to metal brake and fuel pipes.

Heavy corrosion to exhaust rear silencer.

Minor oil leak.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 24,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 24,622 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component rack (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 18,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2013 16,128 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 14,579 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 14,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 13,097 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 11,864 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 10,769 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 9,672 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 8,471 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 7,408 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 6,314 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 OOB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OOB, 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

How do I check the history of FG51 OOB?

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What year was FG51 OOB registered?

FG51 OOB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is FG51 OOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 OOB shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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