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FG51 UMF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,635 mi
Last recorded108,635 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 UMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 108,635 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

engine managment light on

Fail 21 Sep 2016 108,635 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine managment light on

Pass 10 Sep 2015 101,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Note slight cracks in rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 101,013 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Note slight cracks in rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 97,131 miles

engine management light indicates fault

Pass 30 Aug 2013 95,255 miles

E.M.L on

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs are worn very thin

Fail 30 Aug 2013 95,255 miles

E.M.L on

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake discs are worn very thin

Pass 30 Aug 2012 88,390 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 88,387 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 80,103 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 67,630 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 59,278 miles

both rear tyres worn low and perished

rear exhaust joint badly corroaded

Pass 9 Oct 2008 53,848 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 47,657 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 39,757 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 UMF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UMF, 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 UMF registered?

FG51 UMF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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