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FG51 PTZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,358 mi
Last recorded127,358 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2018 127,358 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front pipe poor condition and corroded around lambda sensor

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f cv joint heavily corroded

serious bind from n/s/f brake discs and been very hot

Pass 6 Nov 2017 126,860 miles

front pipe in poor condition

n/s/f brake bind

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

radiator in poor condition showing signs of a leak

Pass 9 Nov 2016 125,429 miles

front pipe poor condition

n/s/f brake been hot

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f subframe bolt and mount point seriously corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2016 125,428 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear supply pipes to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

front pipe poor condition

n/s/f brake been hot

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f subframe bolt and mount point seriously corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 123,766 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear chassis & floor, front suspension arms

Both headlamp glasses dull

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 122,328 miles

all brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust corroded and weak

o/s/f flexy ferrule corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 119,666 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 114,936 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 109,214 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 109,203 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 102,369 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 93,836 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 80,667 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 80,667 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 64,342 miles

Centre exhaust bracket rusted away

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 43,793 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 PTZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PTZ, 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 PTZ registered?

FG51 PTZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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