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FG51 PUF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,044 mi
Last recorded109,044 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 109,044 miles

Front exhaust flexpipe seperated

Nearside Rear tyre wearing/losing shape inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner/wearing outer edge

Oil leak slight ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

engine tappy

handbrake lever travel high

headlamp patterns slightly poor

Fail 27 Jun 2017 108,899 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexpipe seperated

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

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing/losing shape inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner/wearing outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyre very worn inner/worn outer edge

Oil leak slight ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

engine tappy

handbrake lever travel high

headlamp patterns slightly poor

Pass 10 Jun 2016 102,052 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust flexpipe seperated

headlamp patterns poor

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge/just starting to lose shape

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre very worn inner edge/losing shape

play in o/s/f suspension top mount (wheel free)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 102,052 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust flexpipe seperated

headlamp patterns poor

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge/just starting to lose shape

o/s/r tyre very worn inner edge/losing shape

play in o/s/f suspension top mount (wheel free)

Pass 30 May 2015 93,765 miles

Exhaust rear box mount broken.

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

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

Slight movement in front suspension struts top mounts.

Fail 19 May 2015 93,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Exhaust rear box mount broken.

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

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

Slight movement in front suspension struts top mounts.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 81,410 miles

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

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

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

washers poor

Pass 29 Oct 2012 72,616 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 62,112 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Dec 2009 41,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 34,904 miles

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

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

engine man light on dash

rear tyres side wall cracking

tracking

Pass 14 Nov 2007 31,486 miles

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)

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

front tracking

Pass 21 Nov 2006 27,995 miles

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

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

front tracking

Pass 24 Nov 2005 24,407 miles

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

front tracking

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 PUF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PUF, 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 PUF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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