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FG51 UNK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,723 mi
Last recorded144,723 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 UNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 144,723 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 144,723 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 136,978 miles

OSF OUTER BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

REAR SILENCER JOINT CORRODED

Fail 5 Oct 2017 136,976 miles

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

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

EML ON

NS HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR

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

OSF OUTER BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

REAR SILENCER JOINT CORRODED

WIPERS POOR

Pass 27 Sep 2016 131,510 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OSF (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 125,395 miles

Both front to rear & rear brake pipes corroded .

Both rear coil springs corroded .

Pass 17 Oct 2014 119,460 miles

Both headlight outer lenses in poor condition .

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges .

play to both front top suspension mounts

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2014 119,457 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn low on inner edges

headlights very poor

play to both front top suspension mounts

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 112,438 miles

surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

surface corrosion to osf outer brake pipe

Fail 10 Oct 2013 112,438 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

surface corrosion to osf outer brake pipe

Pass 25 Oct 2012 105,353 miles

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

front too rear brake pipes(surface corrosion)

small stonechips to windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2011 98,213 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 91,165 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner & outer edges .

Cracks in N/S/R tyre tread & walls .

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 83,740 miles

Slight play in both front top suspension mounts .

Pass 20 Oct 2008 75,420 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 66,761 miles

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

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

rear silencer deterioating

Pass 25 Oct 2006 58,692 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 UNK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UNK, 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 UNK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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